The game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:30 PM ET on Monday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 17 times this season.
• This season, 18 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.3 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.59, adding up to 0.6 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams give up a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -268

• In the 42 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 25-17 in those games.
• Carolina is 6-2 (victorious in 75.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -268 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 72.8% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +217

• In Chicago’s 43 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 14 wins.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +217 or longer, they have won a single game out of 10 opportunities.
• Chicago has a 31.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Chicago 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 51 points in 46 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 44 points (13 goals, 31 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Seth Jarvis’ 44 points. He’s contributed 18 assists.
• In 29 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (17-9-2) has allowed 72 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his team with 41 points (0.9 per game). He has scored 13 goals and 28 assists in 46 games (playing 19:52 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen is key for Chicago’s attack with 33 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 23 assists through 46 contests.
• Chicago’s Tyler Bertuzzi has 26 points, courtesy of 16 goals (first on team) and 10 assists (eighth).
• Petr Mrazek has an .894 save percentage (50th in the league), with 691 total saves, while allowing 82 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 9-16-1 record between the posts for Chicago this season.

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Carolina vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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