If you’re searching for best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the Washington Capitals on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 19 times this season.
• So far this season, 19 games Washington has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.61 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.81, adding up to 1.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams concede a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.5 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -142

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 19 of their 29 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (65.5%).
• Carolina is 17-8 (victorious in 68.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 58.7% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• Washington has 12 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 18 times).
• When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are +120 or longer, they have won eight games in 13 opportunities.
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 45.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Carolina 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has put up 44 points.
• Sebastian Aho has 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 31 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• Pyotr Kochetkov (13-5-0) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Carolina.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Washington’s Dylan Strome has collected 27 assists and 11 goals in 31 games, good for 38 points.
• Connor McMichael’s 27 points this season, including 15 goals and 12 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Aliaksei Protas has 11 goals and 15 assists, for a season point total of 26.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 12-2-2 this season, collecting 408 saves and giving up 40 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league).

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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 20, 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: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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