If you’re seeking best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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 combined to outscore Sunday’s total (6.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• In Columbus’ 30 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Sunday’s over/under of 6.5.
• 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.
• The 6.5 goals per game combined these two teams concede is equal to the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -347

• In the 27 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 17-10 in those games.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -347 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 77.6%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +273

• In Columbus’ 25 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 10 wins.
• The Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +273 or longer for the first time.
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 26.8% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 43 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.9%.
• With seven goals and 23 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 30 points (one per game).
• Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 25 points for Carolina in 29 games this season, scoring on 10.3% of his shots and putting up six goals and 19 assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 12 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 46 goals with 391 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski has scored 10 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 21 assists (0.7 per game), taking 3.6 shots per game and shooting 9.2%. That makes him among the leaders for Columbus with 31 total points (one per game).
• Kirill Marchenko is pivotal for Columbus’ attack with 28 total points (0.9 per game), including 11 goals and 17 assists through 30 games.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) this season.
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins is 9-8-2 this season, amassing 460 saves and permitting 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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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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