If you’re searching for best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the Washington Capitals on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total five times.
• Seven of Washington’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.89 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 4.4, adding up to 2.3 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.8 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -217

• The Hurricanes have gone 6-2 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Carolina has not played a game with moneyline odds shorter than -217.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 68.5%.

Capitals Moneyline: +178

• In seven games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has secured the upset five times.
• The Capitals’ moneyline odds are +178 or longer for the first time.
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 36.0% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Washington 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With five goals and 10 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (15 points).
• Andrei Svechnikov has 10 points (four goals, six assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere’s 10 points. He’s contributed five assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 4 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up 13 goals with 105 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a key offensive option for Washington, with 16 points this season. He has put up four goals and 12 assists in 10 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin is key for Washington’s offense with 13 total points (1.3 per game), including six goals and seven assists through 10 contests.
• Connor McMichael has seven goals and five assists for Carolina.
• Logan Thompson has a 5-0-0 record this season, with an .894 save percentage (36th in the league). In 5 games, he has 126 saves, and has conceded 15 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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