There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Carolina Hurricanes squaring off against the Colorado Avalanche at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 5. To get you prepared to make a bet or build a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Hurricanes vs. Avalanche Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under 10 times.
• So far this season, 16 games Colorado has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.5 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.72) and Avalanche (3.27).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -150

• The Hurricanes have gone 15-8 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -150 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 12-6 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 60.0% to win.

Avalanche Moneyline: +125

• In eight games as the underdog on the moneyline, Colorado has achieved the upset two times.
• The Avalanche have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of +125 or longer.
• Colorado has a 44.4% implied probability to win this game.

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 5, Colorado 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors this season with 39 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 21%.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s important contributors currently with 26 total points (seven goals and 19 assists) to his name.
• Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere’s 26 points. He’s contributed 15 assists.
• In 14 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (10-3-0) has given up 35 goals.

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon is a top offensive contributor for his club with 39 points (1.5 per game). He has recorded nine goals and 30 assists in 26 games (playing 23:27 per game).
• Mikko Rantanen has made a major impact for Colorado this season with 35 points, thanks to 15 goals and 20 assists.
• Cale Makar has eight goals and 24 assists for Carolina.
• Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 7-7-0 on the season, allowing 52 goals (3.5 goals against average) and compiling 341 saves with an .868 save percentage (61st in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Avalanche’s Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Carolina vs. Colorado Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 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: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.