If you’re looking for best bets for the New Jersey Devils’ upcoming game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Devils vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• New Jersey and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s over/under of 6 goals 18 times this season.
• A total of 20 of Carolina’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 0.8200000000000003 more than the over/under for this contest.
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.8 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -121

• In the 33 times this season the Devils have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 20-13 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter, New Jersey is 19-11 (winning 63.3% of the time).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Devils have an implied probability of 54.8% to win.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +101

• In two games as the moneyline underdog, Carolina has achieved the upset once.
• The Hurricanes have won their only game with moneyline odds of +101 or longer (in one such game).
• Carolina’s implied probability to win this matchup is 49.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Carolina 2

Devils Points Leaders

• With 14 goals and 31 assists this season, Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey’s top contributors (45 points).
• Jack Hughes has 15 goals and 30 assists for New Jersey to compile 45 total points (1.2 per game).
• Through 37 games, Nico Hischier has proven himself as another option for New Jersey. He has 33 points (17 goals and 16 assists).
• As New Jersey’s top goalie, Jacob Markstrom has recorded 18 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 55 goals with 570 saves.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is an important part of the offense for Carolina, with 44 points this season. He has put up 14 goals and 30 assists in 34 games.
• Carolina’s Sebastian Aho has racked up 36 total points (1.1 per game), with 11 goals and 25 assists.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has six goals and 21 assists for New Jersey.
• Carolina’s Pyotr Kochetkov is 14-6-0 this season, collecting 464 saves and allowing 50 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (30th in the league).

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New Jersey vs. Carolina Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
• Time: 7:00 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: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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