The contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Monday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Hurricanes vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total (6.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• So far this season, 11 games Nashville has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.52 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.32, adding up to 0.7 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• The Hurricanes are 20-11 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, Carolina is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• The Hurricanes have a 57.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• In 13 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has achieved the upset one time.
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in nine such games).
• Nashville has a 46.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been important to Carolina’s offense this season, racking up 44 points in 33 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 10 goals and 25 assists for Carolina to compile 35 total points (1.1 per game).
• On 64 shots (for six goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 27 points this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (14-6-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .903 for Carolina.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a leading scorer for Nashville, with 26 points this season. He has put up nine goals and 17 assists in 34 games.
• Roman Josi is crucial for Nashville’s offense with 24 total points (0.7 per game), including seven goals and 17 assists through 30 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 10 goals and 11 assists, for a season point total of 21.
• Juuse Saros has a 7-14-6 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (26th in the league). In 27 games, he has 698 saves, and has conceded 72 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 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: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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