For the upcoming matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Hurricanes vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• A total of 25 Carolina games this season have gone over Sunday’s total of 6 goals.
• There have been 20 Anaheim games with over 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.37) and the Ducks (2.45).
• This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -478

• The Hurricanes are 24-15 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds set at -478 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 82.7% in this matchup.

Ducks Moneyline: +364

• Anaheim has secured an upset victory 14 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 38 games as the underdog).
• The Ducks have not won a match with moneyline odds of +364 or longer (in one such game).
• Anaheim’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 21.6% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Anaheim 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has recorded 48 points.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s major contributors currently with 43 total points (13 goals and 30 assists) to his name.
• Andrei Svechnikov has created 31 points for Carolina in 43 games this season, scoring on 11.7% of his shots and recording 14 goals and 17 assists.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (16-9-1) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Carolina.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Troy Terry is among the top options on offense for Anaheim, with 33 points this season. He has recorded 14 goals and 19 assists in 39 games.
• Ryan Strome is a top contributor for Anaheim, with 24 total points this season. He has netted seven goals and provided 17 assists in 42 games.
• Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) this season.
• Lukas Dostal has a record of 10-12-3 in 25 games this season, conceding 71 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 704 saves and a .908 save percentage, 19th in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
• Time: 5:00 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

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