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

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Hurricanes vs. Devils Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6 goals 21 times.
• In New Jersey’s 38 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.
• The Hurricanes score 3.43 goals per game, compared to the Devils’ average of 3.37, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.7 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• The Hurricanes have won 62.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (20-12).
• Carolina is 18-9 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes have a 57.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Devils Moneyline: +115

• New Jersey has claimed an upset victory three times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in four games as the underdog).
• When the Devils’ moneyline odds are +115 or longer, they have won a single game in two opportunities.
• New Jersey’s implied probability to win is 46.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New Jersey 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
• Sebastian Aho has 11 goals and 25 assists for Carolina to compile 36 total points (1.0 per game).
• Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 27 points for Carolina in 35 games this season, netting a goal on 9.2% of his shots and recording 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

• New Jersey’s Jack Hughes has totaled 31 assists and 15 goals in 38 games, good for 46 points.
• New Jersey’s Jesper Bratt has racked up 46 total points (1.2 per game), with 14 goals and 32 assists.
• New Jersey’s Nico Hischier has 34 points, courtesy of 18 goals (first on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
• Jacob Markstrom has a 19-6-2 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (10th-best in the league). In 27 games, he has 599 saves, and has given up 57 goals (2.1 goals against average).

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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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