There are lots of betting options to take into account for the upcoming game that has the Carolina Hurricanes matching up with the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, January 9. To get you prepared to make a bet or build a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.

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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total (6.5 goals) 16 times this season.
• There have been 17 Toronto games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.5 goals per game, 0.019999999999999574 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 1.0 more than the 5.5 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -143

• The Hurricanes are 22-15 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Carolina is 19-11 (victorious in 63.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -143 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 58.8%.

Maple Leafs Moneyline: +120

• Toronto has six wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened nine times).
• The Maple Leafs have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +120 or longer (in four such games).
• Toronto’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 45.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Toronto 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 15 goals and 32 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (47 points).
• Sebastian Aho has 13 goals and 30 assists for Carolina to compile 43 total points (one per game).
• Through 34 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 29 points (11 goals and 18 assists).
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 15 wins and 9 losses this season while allowing 64 goals with 587 saves.

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• Mitchell Marner’s 14 goals and 44 assists in 42 matchups give him 58 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• William Nylander is crucial for Toronto’s attack with 43 total points (one per game), including 23 goals and 20 assists through 42 games.
• John Tavares has 20 goals and 22 assists for Carolina.
• Joseph Woll has a record of 14-6-0 in 20 games this season, conceding 48 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 517 saves and a .915 save percentage, 11th in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Toronto Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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