Thursday’s NHL slate includes a contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs at PNC Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 16 times this season.
• This season, 17 of Toronto’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.0 more than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.34) and the Maple Leafs (3.14).
• This game’s over/under is 1.0 more than the 5.5 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -143

• The Hurricanes have won 59.5% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (22-15).
• Carolina is 19-11 when playing with moneyline odds of -143 or shorter (63.3% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Hurricanes have a 58.8% chance to win.

Maple Leafs Moneyline: +120

• In nine games as an underdog on the moneyline, Toronto has pulled off the upset six times.
• The Maple Leafs have three wins in games when their odds are +120 or longer on the moneyline (in four opportunities).
• Toronto’s implied probability to win this matchup is 45.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Toronto 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 47 points in 41 games.
• Having scored 13 goals and adding 30 assists, Sebastian Aho is an important piece of the offense for Carolina through 41 games.
• Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Seth Jarvis’ 43 points. He’s contributed 18 assists.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (15-9-1) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Carolina.

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• Mitchell Marner is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 58 points (1.4 per game). He has totaled 14 goals and 44 assists in 42 games (playing 21:28 per game).
• William Nylander’s 43 points this season, including 23 goals and 20 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Toronto.
• John Tavares has scored 20 goals and contributed 22 assists for Toronto, giving him a point total of 42.
• Joseph Woll has a 14-6-0 record this season, with a .915 save percentage (11th in the league). In 20 games, he has 517 saves, and has conceded 48 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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Carolina vs. Toronto Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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