Saturday’s contest that pits the Carolina Hurricanes against the Columbus Blue Jackets, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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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)

• Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) six times this season.
• This season, 12 of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 7.3 goals per game, 0.8100000000000005 more than the total for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.5 more than the six goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -249

• The Hurricanes have won 76.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (13-4).
• Carolina has had four games with moneyline odds of -249 or shorter, and won each time.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 71.3%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +202

• Columbus has pulled off an upset victory eight times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 18 games as the underdog).
• When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +202 or longer, they have won a single game in three opportunities.
• Columbus has a 33.1% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 11 goals and 20 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (31 points).
• Having scored five goals and adding 12 assists, Sebastian Aho is a strong contributor for Carolina through 19 games.
• Through 19 games, Andrei Svechnikov has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 17 points (seven goals and 10 assists).
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 10 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 27 goals with 263 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 19 points (one per game). He has totaled six goals and 13 assists in 19 games (playing 25:45 per game).
• Sean Monahan’s 19 points this season, including seven goals and 12 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Kirill Marchenko has scored six goals and contributed 12 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 18.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a 5-5-1 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (43rd in the league). In 11 games, he has 280 saves, and has given up 33 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 23, 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: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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