How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 23
Published 4:36 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024
Monday’s game that pits the Carolina Hurricanes against the Nashville Predators, which begins at 8:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers.
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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 for more than Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 12 times this season.
- 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).
- This game’s total is 0.7 more than the 5.8 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -135
- The Hurricanes are 20-11 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Carolina is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
- Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 57.4% to win.
Predators Moneyline: +115
- Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 13 times this season, and won one game.
- The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in nine chances).
- Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 46.5% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- With 14 goals and 30 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors (44 points).
- 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 recorded 27 points this season.
- As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 14 wins and 6 losses this season while allowing 50 goals with 464 saves.
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg is a key offensive option for Nashville, with 26 points this season. He has recorded nine goals and 17 assists in 34 games.
- Roman Josi is pivotal 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 record of 7-14-6 in 27 games this season, conceding 72 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 698 saves and a .906 save percentage, 26th in the league.
Hurricanes’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Islanders | W 4-0 | Home | -240 |
| 12/20/2024 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Away | -158 |
| 12/22/2024 | Rangers | W 3-1 | Away | -154 |
| 12/23/2024 | Predators | – | Away | -135 |
| 12/27/2024 | Devils | – | Away | – |
| 12/28/2024 | Devils | – | Home | – |
| 12/31/2024 | Blue Jackets | – | Away | – |
Predators’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Rangers | W 2-0 | Home | -148 |
| 12/19/2024 | Penguins | L 5-4 | Home | -158 |
| 12/21/2024 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home | -112 |
| 12/23/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | +115 |
| 12/27/2024 | Blues | – | Away | – |
| 12/30/2024 | Jets | – | Away | – |
| 12/31/2024 | Wild | – | Away | – |
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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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