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

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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 games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 19 times.
• There have been 19 Washington games with over 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 1.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.61) and Capitals (3.81).
• The 5.4 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.6 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -136

• In the 29 times this season the Hurricanes have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 19-10 in those games.
• Carolina is 17-8 (victorious in 68.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Hurricanes have a 57.6% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +114

• In Washington’s 18 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 12 wins.
• 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

• Martin Necas has been important to Carolina’s offense this season, registering 44 points in 31 games.
• Sebastian Aho has nine goals and 24 assists for Carolina to compile 33 total points (1.1 per game).
• With 27 points through 31 games (six goals and 21 assists), Shayne Gostisbehere has been an important part of Carolina’s offense this season.
• In 19 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (13-5-0) has given up 46 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his club with 38 points (1.2 per game). He has totaled 11 goals and 27 assists in 31 games (playing 17:45 per game).
• Connor McMichael has made a major impact for Washington this season with 27 points, thanks to 15 goals and 12 assists.
• Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) this season.
• 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 given up 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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