There are plenty of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Carolina Hurricanes clashing with 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, take a look at 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, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 12 times.
• There have been 11 Nashville games with over 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 over/under is 0.7 more than the 5.8 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• The Hurricanes have won 64.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (20-11).
• Carolina is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of its games) when playing 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 claimed an upset victory once when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 13 games as the underdog).
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in nine such games).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 46.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 44 points in 33 games.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 35 total points (10 goals and 25 assists) to his name.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has created 27 points for Carolina in 33 games this season, scoring on 9.4% of his shots and recording six goals and 21 assists.
• In the 21 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 29th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has totaled nine goals (0.3 per game) and put up 17 assists (0.5 per game), averaging 3.5 shots per game and shooting 7.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 26 total points (0.8 per game).
• Roman Josi is a top contributor for Nashville, with 24 total points this season. He has netted seven goals and provided 17 assists in 30 games.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) this season.
• 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).

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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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