Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 27 times.
• There have been 34 Columbus games with more than 6 goals this season.
• 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).
• The 6.0 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.0 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -321

• In the 43 times this season the Hurricanes have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 26-17 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -321 or shorter, Carolina is 3-1 (winning 75.0% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 76.2%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +256

• Columbus has 19 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 40 times).
• The Blue Jackets have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +256 or longer (in two chances).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win this game 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 leading contributors this season with 54 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 14.4%.
• Sebastian Aho has 14 goals and 32 assists for Carolina to compile 46 total points (one per game).
• Through 41 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 34 points (16 goals and 18 assists).
• In 30 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (18-9-2) has allowed 73 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a key offensive option for Columbus, with 52 points this season. He has recorded 15 goals and 37 assists in 48 games.
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 51 total points this season. He has netted 18 goals and provided 33 assists in 48 contests.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) this season.
• Elvis Merzlikins has an .892 save percentage (53rd in the league), with 772 total saves, while conceding 93 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 17-11-3 record between the posts for Columbus this season.

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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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