Sunday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at PNC Arena, with the puck dropping at 5:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article below.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Sunday’s total of 6 goals five times this season.
• Seven of Washington’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 8.3 goals per game, 2.290000000000001 more than the over/under for this contest.
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.8 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -217

• The Hurricanes have gone 6-2 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Carolina has not played a game this season shorter than -217 moneyline odds.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 68.5% in this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +178

• Washington has pulled off an upset victory five times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in seven games as the underdog).
• The Capitals’ moneyline odds are +178 or longer for the first time.
• Washington’s implied probability to win this matchup is 36.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Washington 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been imperative to Carolina’s offense this season, racking up 15 points in nine games.
• Andrei Svechnikov is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 10 total points (four goals and six assists) to his name.
• On 22 shots (for four goals) and five assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created nine points this season.
• In five games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (4-1-0) has given up 13 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s four goals and 12 assists in 10 games give him 16 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin’s 13 points this season, including six goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Connor McMichael has scored seven goals and contributed five assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 12.
• Logan Thompson has a 5-0-0 record this season, with an .894 save percentage (36th in the league). In 5 games, he has 126 saves, and has given up 15 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
• 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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