The matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Anaheim Ducks at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Hurricanes vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals 25 times this season.
• So far this season, 20 games Anaheim has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.37) and the Ducks (2.45).
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -478

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 24 of their 39 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (61.5%).
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -478 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 82.7% in this matchup.

Ducks Moneyline: +364

• In Anaheim’s 38 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 14 wins.
• When the Ducks’ moneyline odds are +364 or longer, they are yet to win a game in one opportunity.
• Anaheim’s implied probability to win this matchup is 21.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Anaheim 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 15 goals and 33 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors (48 points).
• Sebastian Aho has 43 points (13 goals, 30 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 120 shots (for 14 goals) and 17 assists, Andrei Svechnikov has contributed 31 points this season.
• Across 27 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 16-9-1. During those games, he’s allowed 67 goals while recording 617 saves.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Troy Terry has totaled 14 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 19 assists (0.5 per game), taking 2.5 shots per game and shooting 13.7%. That makes him among the leaders for Anaheim with 33 total points (0.8 per game).
• Ryan Strome has made a big impact for Anaheim this season with 24 points, thanks to seven goals and 17 assists.
• Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) this season.
• Lukas Dostal has a 10-12-3 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (19th in the league). In 25 games, he has 704 saves, and has given up 71 goals (2.9 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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