Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Hurricanes vs. Bruins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal total four times.
• Six of Boston’s games have finished with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.38 goals per game, compared to the Bruins’ average of 2.7, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -169

• In the seven times this season the Hurricanes have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 5-2 in those games.
• Carolina has had three games with moneyline odds of -169 or shorter, and claimed a victory each time.
• The Hurricanes have a 62.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Bruins Moneyline: +141

• Boston has played as the underdog on the moneyline four times this season, and won two times.
• The Bruins have not played a game with moneyline odds of +141 or longer.
• Boston has a 41.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 5, Boston 1

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been critical to Carolina’s offense this season, racking up 11 points in eight games.
• Having scored three goals and adding five assists, Sebastian Aho is an important piece of the offense for Carolina through eight games.
• Through eight games, Andrei Svechnikov has proven himself as a contributor for Carolina. He has seven points (two goals and five assists).
• Across four games played, Frederik Andersen has a goaltending record of 3-1-0. During those games, he’s allowed six goals while recording 95 saves.

Bruins Points Leaders

• David Pastrnak is a top offensive contributor for his squad with eight points (0.8 per game). He has recorded six goals and two assists in 10 games (playing 19:49 per game).
• Cole Koepke has made a major impact for Boston this season with seven points, thanks to three goals and four assists.
• Mark Kastelic has three goals and three assists for Carolina.
• Boston’s Jeremy Swayman is 3-3-1 this season, compiling 190 saves and permitting 21 goals (3.0 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (25th in the league).

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Carolina vs. Boston Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Time: 7:00 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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