There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, December 23. To get you ready to make a wager or build a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

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Hurricanes vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, 12 of Carolina’s 33 games have gone over Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• This season, 11 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.7 more than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.52) and the Predators (2.32).
• These two teams concede 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 have gone 20-11 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Carolina is 18-9 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 57.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 13 times this season, and won once.
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in nine such games).
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has put up 44 points.
• Having scored 10 goals and adding 25 assists, Sebastian Aho is a top contributor for Carolina through 33 games.
• Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere’s 35 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• 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’s nine goals and 17 assists in 34 contests give him 26 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has racked up 24 total points (0.7 per game), with seven goals and 17 assists.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 7-14-6 on the season, allowing 72 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 698 saves with a .906 save percentage (26th in the league).

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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