Sunday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena, with the puck dropping at 5:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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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)

• This season, 12 of Carolina’s 29 games have gone over Sunday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• In Columbus’ 30 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Sunday’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams combine for 6.9 goals per game, 0.3899999999999997 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s total equals the 6.5 goals per game these two teams allow combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -341

• In the 27 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 17-10 in those games.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds set at -341 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 77.3% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +270

• In Columbus’ 25 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 10 wins.
• The Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +270 or longer for the first time.
• Columbus’ implied probability to win this game is 27.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has put up 43 points.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 30 total points (seven goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• Through 29 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as a contributor for Carolina. He has 25 points (six goals and 19 assists).
• In the 18 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .895, 42nd in the league.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his team with 31 points (one per game). He has scored 10 goals and 21 assists in 30 games (playing 26:14 per game).
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 28 total points this season. He has netted 11 goals and provided 17 assists in 30 games.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) this season.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a 9-8-2 record this season, with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league). In 19 games, he has 460 saves, and has conceded 58 goals (3.1 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Time: 5:00 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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