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Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [12/15/2024]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Lenovo Center on Sunday, beginning at 5:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Columbus-Carolina game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Hurricanes with a win probability of 71%, while the Blue Jackets have 29%."
For a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes predictions page.
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Blue Jackets vs. Canes Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Time: 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Columbus vs. Carolina picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 71% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Blue Jackets and Hurricanes each have a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+120) | -1.5 (-142) |
| Moneyline | +295 | -375 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Carolina's Martin Necas is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Necas a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Lenovo Center, while the Hurricanes star is a 37.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 4.8% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.8% |
| Adam Fantilli | 4.5% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Martin Necas | 7.7% |
| Seth Jarvis | 7.5% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 6.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kent Johnson | 26.9% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 25.4% |
| Adam Fantilli | 22.4% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 39.8% |
| Martin Necas | 37.2% |
| Sebastian Aho | 36.8% |
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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