There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming game that has the Carolina Hurricanes squaring off against the New Jersey Devils at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 28. To get you ready to make a bet or put together a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Hurricanes vs. Devils Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6 goals) 21 times this season.
• So far this season, 19 games New Jersey has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 0.8000000000000007 more than the over/under for this contest.
• The 5.3 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.7 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• The Hurricanes are 20-12 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, Carolina is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 57.4%.

Devils Moneyline: +115

• In four games as an underdog on the moneyline, New Jersey has pulled off the upset three times.
• When the Devils’ moneyline odds are +115 or longer, they have won a single game out of two opportunities.
• New Jersey has a 46.5% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New Jersey 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been imperative to Carolina’s offense this season, registering 44 points in 35 games.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s major contributors currently with 36 total points (11 goals and 25 assists) to his name.
• Through 35 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• Across 22 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 14-7-0. During those games, he’s allowed 54 goals while recording 483 saves.

Devils Points Leaders

• Jack Hughes is a key offensive option for New Jersey, with 46 points this season. He has put up 15 goals and 31 assists in 38 games.
• Jesper Bratt is a top contributor for New Jersey, with 46 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and provided 32 assists in 38 games.
• New Jersey’s Nico Hischier has 34 points, courtesy of 18 goals (first on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
• New Jersey’s Jacob Markstrom is 19-6-2 this season, amassing 599 saves and allowing 57 goals (2.1 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (10th-best in the league).

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Carolina vs. New Jersey Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 28, 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: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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