Sunday’s game that pits the Carolina Hurricanes versus the Washington Capitals, which begins at 5:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Sunday’s total of 6 goals five times this season.
• In Washington’s 10 games this season, seven have finished with more goals than Sunday’s total of 6.
• 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 over/under is 0.8 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -231

• The Hurricanes have gone 6-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Carolina has not played a game with moneyline odds shorter than -231.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 69.8% in this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +189

• In seven games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has secured the upset five times.
• The Capitals have moneyline odds of +189 or longer for the first time.
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 34.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Washington 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 15 points in nine games.
• With four goals and six assists, Andrei Svechnikov is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 10 points (1.1 per game).
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Sebastian Aho’s 10 points. He’s contributed six assists.
• In five games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (4-1-0) has allowed 13 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s four goals and 12 assists in 10 contests give him 16 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 13 total points (1.3 per game), with six goals and seven assists.
• Washington’s Connor McMichael has 12 points (seven goals, five assists) this season.
• Logan Thompson has a record of 5-0-0 in five games this season, conceding 15 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 126 saves and an .894 save percentage, 36th in the league.

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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