If you’re looking for best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.6 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (6.5 goals) 14 times this season.
• This season, 24 of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.47 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.3, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 6.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -207

• The Hurricanes are 21-12 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -207 or shorter, Carolina has compiled an 8-4 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• The Hurricanes have a 67.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +171

• In Columbus’ 31 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 12 wins.
• The Blue Jackets have four victories in games with moneyline odds of +171 or longer (in 12 chances).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 36.9% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Carolina 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.3%.
• Sebastian Aho has 38 points (12 goals, 26 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 35 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as a contributor for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 14 wins and 7 losses this season while allowing 54 goals with 483 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko’s 14 goals and 26 assists in 37 games give him 40 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Zachary Werenski’s 39 points this season, including 11 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 33 points (13 goals, 20 assists) this season.
• Elvis Merzlikins has an .890 save percentage (48th in the league), with 573 total saves, while conceding 71 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has compiled an 11-9-3 record between the posts for Columbus this season.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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