On Friday, December 20 at 7:00 PM ET, the Carolina Hurricanes are set to match up with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, read on.

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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.
• There have been 19 Washington games with more than 6 goals this season.
• 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.
• This game’s over/under is 0.5 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -136

• The Hurricanes have won 65.5% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (19-10).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter, Carolina is 17-8 (winning 68.0% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Hurricanes have a 57.6% chance to win.

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 wins in games when their moneyline odds are +114 or longer (in 15 such games).
• Washington has a 46.7% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Carolina 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.7%.
• Having scored nine goals and adding 24 assists, Sebastian Aho is an important piece of the offense for Carolina through 31 games.
• On 61 shots (for six goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 27 points this season.
• In the 19 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 31st in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Washington’s Dylan Strome has totaled 27 assists and 11 goals in 31 games, good for 38 points.
• 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, courtesy of 11 goals (fourth on team) and 15 assists (fourth).
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 12-2-2 this season, compiling 408 saves and allowing 40 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league).

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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)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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