On Sunday, December 15 at 5:00 PM ET, the Carolina Hurricanes are slated to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, keep reading.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• This season, 12 of Carolina’s 29 games have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• This season, 20 of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.59 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.3, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under equals the 6.5 goals per game these two teams allow combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -341

• The Hurricanes are 17-10 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -341 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 77.3% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +270

• Columbus has secured an upset victory 10 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 25 games as the underdog).
• The Blue Jackets have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of +270 or longer.
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 27.0% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has recorded 43 points.
• Sebastian Aho has seven goals and 23 assists for Carolina to compile 30 total points (one per game).
• On 58 shots (for six goals) and 19 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 25 points this season.
• In 18 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (12-5-0) has allowed 46 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a leading scorer for Columbus, with 31 points this season. He has recorded 10 goals and 21 assists in 30 games.
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 28 total points this season. He has netted 11 goals and provided 17 assists in 30 games.
• Sean Monahan has nine goals and 16 assists for Carolina.
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 9-8-2 on the season, giving up 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 460 saves with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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