Monday’s NHL slate features a matchup 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 put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the piece 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 total 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.
• These two teams concede 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 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• 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).
• The Hurricanes have a 57.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• Nashville has claimed an upset victory once when playing as the moneyline underdog 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 has a 46.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been important to Carolina’s offense this season, recording 44 points in 33 games.
• With 10 goals and 25 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 35 points (1.1 per game).
• Shayne Gostisbehere has created 27 points for Carolina in 33 games this season, scoring on 9.4% of his shots and putting up six goals and 21 assists.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (14-6-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .903 for Carolina.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his club with 26 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled nine goals and 17 assists in 34 games (playing 18:54 per game).
• Roman Josi’s 24 points this season, including seven goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 10 goals and 11 assists for Carolina.
• 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).

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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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