There are plenty of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, December 23. To get you prepared to make a wager or put together a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions 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 total of 6.5 goals.
• A total of 11 of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.52 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.32, adding up to 0.7 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• 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 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, Carolina is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 57.4%.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 13 times this season, and won one time.
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in nine such games).
• Nashville has a 46.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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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 leading contributors (44 points).
• Sebastian Aho has 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 27 points for Carolina in 33 games this season, netting a goal on 9.4% of his shots and putting up six goals and 21 assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 14 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 50 goals with 464 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is an important part of the offense for Nashville, with 26 points this season. He has put up nine goals and 17 assists in 34 games.
• Roman Josi’s 24 points this season, including seven goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Jonathan Marchessault has scored 10 goals and contributed 11 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 21.
• Juuse Saros has a 7-14-6 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (26th in the league). In 27 games, he has 698 saves, and has allowed 72 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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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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