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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals 27 times this season.
• In Columbus’ 48 games this season, 34 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.29) and Blue Jackets (3.29).
• This game’s total is 0.0 less than the 6.0 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -321

• The Hurricanes have gone 26-17 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Carolina is 3-1 when it has played with moneyline odds of -321 or shorter (75.0% win percentage).
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 76.2% in this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +256

• In 40 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has pulled off the upset 19 times.
• The Blue Jackets have won a single game with moneyline odds of +256 or longer (in two such games).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win this matchup is 28.1% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors this season with 54 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 14.4%.
• Having scored 14 goals and adding 32 assists, Sebastian Aho is excelling for Carolina through 48 games.
• Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Seth Jarvis’ 46 points. He’s contributed 18 assists.
• In 30 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (18-9-2) has given up 73 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is an important part of the offense for Columbus, with 52 points this season. He has put up 15 goals and 37 assists in 48 games.
• Kirill Marchenko is key for Columbus’ attack with 51 total points (1.1 per game), including 18 goals and 33 assists through 48 contests.
• Sean Monahan has 14 goals and 27 assists, for a season point total of 41.
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 17-11-3 on the season, allowing 93 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 772 saves with an .892 save percentage (53rd in the league).

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• 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: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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