The New Jersey Devils need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Carolina Hurricanes look for a win after winning 9 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils recently beat the Blue Jackets and Golden Knights while losing to the Stars. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.47 goals per game and are scoring on 26.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli leads New Jersey with 20 goals, Jesper Bratt has 31 assists and Jack Hughes has 138 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.51 goals per game and are killing 78 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Vitek Vanecek has allowed 83 goals on 712 shots faced, while Akira Schmid has given up 41 goals on 383 shots.
New Jersey Devils Team Facts
- The Devils have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs following a win.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games after coming off overtime.
- The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes recently lost to the Kings and Wild, while beating the Red Wings. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals per game and are scoring on 27 percent of their power play opportunities. Sebastian Aho leads Carolina with 16 goals, Michael Bunting has 20 assists and Brent Burns has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 3.02 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Pyotr Kochetkov has given up 54 goals on 539 shots faced, while Antti Raanta has allowed 60 goals on 448 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have lost the third period in four of their last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight night games at PNC Arena.
New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes are the better team, obviously, and should be favored, but they’re on the end of a back to back and coming off a physical game against the Bruins. The New Jersey Devils not only have the rest advantage, but they’ve played some of their best hockey on the road, where they’re 14-7-1 on the season. The Devils got a confidence boosting win over Vegas, and they have these offensive explosions that give them a fighting chance every night. The Canes are the rightful favorites, but the value is with the Devils and plus money.