On Friday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET, the New Jersey Devils are set to go up against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, continue reading.

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Devils vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, New Jersey games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 18 times.
• There have been 20 Carolina games with over 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Devils (3.35) and Hurricanes (3.47).
• These two teams allow a combined 5.2 goals per game, 0.8 less than this one’s over/under.

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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 playing with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter, New Jersey is 19-11 (winning 63.3% of the time).
• The Devils have a 54.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +101

• In two games as an underdog on the moneyline, Carolina has pulled off the upset one time.
• When the Hurricanes’ moneyline odds are +101 or longer, they has won their only game.
• Carolina’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 49.8% to win this contest.

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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).
• New Jersey’s offensive effort is aided by Nico Hischier’s 45 points. He’s contributed 16 assists.
• In 26 games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (18-6-2) has given up 55 goals.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is a leading scorer for Carolina, with 44 points this season. He has put up 14 goals and 30 assists in 34 games.
• Sebastian Aho has made a major impact for Carolina this season with 36 points, thanks to 11 goals and 25 assists.
• Carolina’s Shayne Gostisbehere has 27 points, courtesy of six goals (ninth on team) and 21 assists (third).
• Pyotr Kochetkov’s record stands at 14-6-0 on the season, allowing 50 goals (2.4 goals against average) and compiling 464 saves 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)
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• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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