On Friday, December 20 at 7:00 PM ET, the Carolina Hurricanes are set to square off against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this matchup, read on.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, 19 of Carolina’s 31 games have gone over Friday’s total of 6 goals.
• In Washington’s 31 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams combine for 7.4 goals per game, 1.42 more than the total for this contest.
• The 5.4 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: -142

• The Hurricanes have won 65.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (19-10).
• Carolina is 17-8 (victorious in 68.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 58.7% in this game.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• Washington has 12 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 18 times).
• The Capitals have won eight games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in 13 such games).
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 45.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Carolina 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been critical to Carolina’s offense this season, registering 44 points in 31 games.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 33 total points (nine goals and 24 assists) to his name.
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere’s 33 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• In the 19 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 31st in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 38 points (1.2 per game). He has scored 11 goals and 27 assists in 31 games (playing 17:45 per game).
• Washington’s Connor McMichael has racked up 27 total points (0.9 per game), with 15 goals and 12 assists.
• Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) this season.
• Logan Thompson has a 12-2-2 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league). In 16 games, he has 408 saves, and has conceded 40 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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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)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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