Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Friday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 6 goals 19 times.
• This season, 19 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.61 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.81, adding up to 1.4 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• The 5.4 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.5 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -136

• The Hurricanes have gone 19-10 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Carolina is 17-8 (victorious in 68.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes have a 57.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +114

• Washington has 12 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 18 times).
• The Capitals have nine victories in games with moneyline odds of +114 or longer (in 15 chances).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 46.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Carolina 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 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 27 points for Carolina in 31 games this season, netting a goal on 9.8% of his shots and recording six goals and 21 assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 13 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 46 goals with 423 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a leading scorer for Washington, with 38 points this season. He has recorded 11 goals and 27 assists in 31 games.
• Connor McMichael is a top contributor for Washington, with 27 total points this season. He has netted 15 goals and provided 12 assists in 31 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 11 goals and 15 assists for Carolina.
• Logan Thompson has a 12-2-2 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league). In 16 games, he has 408 saves, and has conceded 40 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Time: 7:00 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: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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