Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday at 1:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Utah Hockey Club Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal total 29 times.
• In Utah’s 54 games this season, 26 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 5.5.
• The Hurricanes score 3.22 goals per game, compared to the Utah Hockey Club’s average of 2.78, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -231

• The Hurricanes are 29-21 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -231 or shorter, Carolina has compiled an 11-4 record (winning 73.3% of its games).
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 69.8% in this game.

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: +189

• Utah has 11 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 30 times).
• The Utah Hockey Club are winless in games with moneyline odds of +189 or longer (in one chance).
• Utah’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 34.6% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Utah 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has recorded 66 points in 55 games.
• With 18 goals and 34 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 52 points (0.9 per game).
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Seth Jarvis’ 52 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 19 wins and 10 losses this season while giving up 81 goals with 753 saves.

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

• Clayton Keller is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 57 points (1.1 per game). He has scored 18 goals and 39 assists in 53 games (playing 18:53 per game).
• Logan Cooley is crucial for Utah’s attack with 44 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 29 assists through 50 games.
• Nick Schmaltz has scored 11 goals and contributed 30 assists for Utah, giving him a point total of 41.
• Karel Vejmelka has a record of 12-14-4 in 32 games this season, conceding 77 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 783 saves and a .910 save percentage, 19th in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Utah Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 1:00 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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