Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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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)

• This season, six of Carolina’s 19 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• In Columbus’ 19 games this season, 12 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.89) and Blue Jackets (3.42).
• The six goals per game these two teams concede are 0.5 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -248

• The Hurricanes have gone 13-4 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Carolina has won all four games when it played with moneyline odds of -248 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes have a 71.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +201

• In 18 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has achieved the upset eight times.
• The Blue Jackets have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +201 or longer (in three chances).
• Columbus has a 33.2% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 31 points in 19 games.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s major contributors currently with 17 total points (five goals and 12 assists) to his name.
• With 17 points through 19 games (seven goals and 10 assists), Andrei Svechnikov has been an important part of Carolina’s offense this season.
• Across 12 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 10-2-0. During those games, he’s allowed 27 goals while recording 263 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is an important part of the offense for Columbus, with 19 points this season. He has recorded six goals and 13 assists in 19 games.
• Sean Monahan is a top scorer for Columbus, with 19 total points this season. He has netted seven goals and provided 12 assists in 19 contests.
• Kirill Marchenko has six goals and 12 assists for Carolina.
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins is 5-5-1 this season, compiling 280 saves and permitting 33 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (43rd in the league).

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 23, 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: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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