Monday’s NHL slate includes a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article 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.
• So far this season, 11 games Nashville has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• 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 over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams give up 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 are 20-11 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, Carolina has compiled an 18-9 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 57.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• In 13 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset once.
• The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in nine chances).
• Nashville has a 46.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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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).
• With 10 goals and 25 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 35 points (1.1 per game).
• On 64 shots (for six goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 27 points this season.
• In the 21 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 29th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has totaled 17 assists and nine goals in 34 games, good for 26 points.
• Roman Josi has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 24 points, thanks to seven goals and 17 assists.
• 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.

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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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