If you’re searching for best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Avalanche Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 10 times.
• A total of 16 of Colorado’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 7.0 goals per game, 0.4900000000000002 more than the total for this contest.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -150

• The Hurricanes are 15-8 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -150 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 12-6 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• The Hurricanes have a 60.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Avalanche Moneyline: +125

• In eight games as an underdog on the moneyline, Colorado has achieved the upset twice.
• The Avalanche have moneyline odds of +125 or longer for the first time.
• Colorado’s implied probability to win this matchup is 44.4% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 5, Colorado 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 39 points in 25 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 26 points (seven goals, 19 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 51 shots (for five goals) and 15 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 20 points this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (10-3-0) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for Carolina.

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 39 points (1.5 per game). He has recorded nine goals and 30 assists in 26 games (playing 23:27 per game).
• Mikko Rantanen is crucial for Colorado’s attack with 35 total points (1.3 per game), including 15 goals and 20 assists through 26 contests.
• Cale Makar has scored eight goals and contributed 24 assists for Colorado, giving him a point total of 32.
• Alexandar Georgiev has a 7-7-0 record this season, with an .868 save percentage (61st in the league). In 17 games, he has 341 saves, and has allowed 52 goals (3.5 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Avalanche’s Schedule

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Carolina vs. Colorado Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 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: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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