Friday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan 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. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s total of 6 goals 19 times this season.
• So far this season, 19 games Washington has played finished with over 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 total 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: -142

• In the 29 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 19-10 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 17-8 record (winning 68.0% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 58.7% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• In Washington’s 18 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 12 wins.
• The Capitals have won eight games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in 13 such games).
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 45.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Carolina 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 44 points in 31 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 31 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• In 19 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (13-5-0) has allowed 46 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Washington’s Dylan Strome has recorded 27 assists and 11 goals in 31 games, good for 38 points.
• Connor McMichael is pivotal for Washington’s attack with 27 total points (0.9 per game), including 15 goals and 12 assists through 31 contests.
• Aliaksei Protas has 11 goals and 15 assists, for a season point total of 26.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 12-2-2 this season, collecting 408 saves and permitting 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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