Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed 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 6.6 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (6.5 goals) 14 times this season.
• So far this season, 24 games Columbus has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.47) and Blue Jackets (3.3).
• This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 6.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -207

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 21 of their 33 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (63.6%).
• Carolina is 8-4 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -207 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes have a 67.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +171

• Columbus has claimed an upset victory 12 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 31 games as the underdog).
• The Blue Jackets have won four games with moneyline odds of +171 or longer (in 12 such games).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win this game is 36.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Carolina 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 14 goals and 30 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors (44 points).
• Having scored 12 goals and adding 26 assists, Sebastian Aho is an important piece of the offense for Carolina through 36 games.
• Through 35 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• Across 22 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 14-7-0. During those games, he’s allowed 54 goals while recording 483 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko is an important part of the offense for Columbus, with 40 points this season. He has recorded 14 goals and 26 assists in 37 games.
• Zachary Werenski has made a big impact for Columbus this season with 39 points, thanks to 11 goals and 28 assists.
• Sean Monahan has scored 13 goals and contributed 20 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 33.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 11-9-3 in 23 games this season, conceding 71 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 573 saves and an .890 save percentage, 48th in the league.

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 8:00 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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