Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Sunday’s game at 5:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Anaheim Ducks features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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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 to outscore Sunday’s total (6 goals) 25 times this season.
• So far this season, 20 games Anaheim has played finished with more than 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 total 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 won 61.5% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (24-15).
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -478 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 82.7% to win.

Ducks Moneyline: +364

• Anaheim has secured an upset victory 14 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 38 games as the underdog).
• When the Ducks’ moneyline odds are +364 or longer, they are yet to win a game in one opportunity.
• Anaheim has a 21.6% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Anaheim 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 48 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 14.4%.
• With 13 goals and 30 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 43 points (one per game).
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Andrei Svechnikov’s 43 points. He’s contributed 17 assists.
• In the 27 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 28th in the league.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Troy Terry is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 33 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 14 goals and 19 assists in 39 games (playing 18:01 per game).
• Ryan Strome has made a big impact for Anaheim this season with 24 points, thanks to seven goals and 17 assists.
• Frank Vatrano has 11 goals and 12 assists for Carolina.
• 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 allowed 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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