The matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the St. Louis Blues at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety 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. Blues Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.4 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent went over 6 combined goals in 47 of 93 games last season.
• St. Louis’ games last season had over 6 goals 46 of 82 times.
• These teams racked up 6.2 goals per game between them, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these two teams scored 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Hurricanes were eighth in the league, and the Blues were 24th.
• The Hurricanes were fourth in the league in goals conceded, and the Blues were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -138

• The Hurricanes won 63.5% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (54-31).
• When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -138 or shorter, Carolina had a 45-25 record (winning 64.3% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Hurricanes a 58.0% chance to win.

Blues Moneyline: +117

• The Blues were an underdog in 60 games last season, with 31 upset wins (51.7%).
• St. Louis had 47 games last season as an underdog by +117 or longer, and went 21-26.
• The Blues have a 46.1% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, St. Louis 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Sebastian Aho, a productive offensive player last season for Carolina, totaled 89 points on the season.
• Having scored 33 goals and adding 34 assists a year ago, Seth Jarvis was a key piece on offense for Carolina over the course 81 games.
• Shayne Gostisbehere generated 56 points for Carolina in 81 games a season ago, netting a goal on 7.2% of his shots and putting up 10 goals and 46 assists.
• Across 42 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov had a goaltending record of 23-13-4 last season. During those games, he yielded 92 goals while recording 939 saves.

Blues Points Leaders (2023-24)

• St. Louis’ Robert Thomas totaled 60 assists and 26 goals in 82 games last season, for 86 points.
• Jordan Kyrou was a key contributor for St. Louis, with 67 total points. He scored 31 goals and provided 36 assists in 82 games.
• Pavel Buchnevich scored 27 goals and contributed 36 assists for St. Louis, giving him a point total of 63.
• St. Louis’ Jordan Binnington was 28-21-5 last season, allowing 156 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).

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Carolina vs. St. Louis Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: St. Louis, Missouri
• Venue: Enterprise Center

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