If you’re seeking best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6.5 goals) six times this season.
• In Columbus’ 19 games this season, 12 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams combine for 7.3 goals per game, 0.8100000000000005 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams give up a combined six goals per game, 0.5 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -249

• The Hurricanes have gone 13-4 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Carolina has had four games with moneyline odds of -249 or shorter, and won each time.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 71.3% in this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +202

• In Columbus’ 18 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has eight wins.
• The Blue Jackets have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +202 or longer (in three chances).
• Columbus has a 33.1% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 31 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 22.4%.
• With five goals and 12 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 17 points (0.9 per game).
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Andrei Svechnikov’s 17 points. He’s contributed 10 assists.
• In 12 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (10-2-0) has given up 27 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski has recorded six goals (0.3 per game) and put up 13 assists (0.7 per game), averaging 3.8 shots per game and shooting 8.2%. That makes him among the leaders for Columbus with 19 total points (one per game).
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has racked up 19 total points (one per game), with seven goals and 12 assists.
• Kirill Marchenko has scored six goals and contributed 12 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 18.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 5-5-1 in 11 games this season, conceding 33 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 280 saves and an .895 save percentage, 43rd in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 23, 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: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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