The contest between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Devils vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• This season, New Jersey and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals 12 times.
• In Carolina’s 18 games this season, 10 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
• The total for this game (6) is 1.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Devils (3.43) and Hurricanes (4).
• This game’s over/under is one more than the five goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -118

• The Devils are 9-8 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -118 or shorter, New Jersey is 9-7 (winning 56.2% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Devils’ implied win probability is 54.1%.

Hurricanes Moneyline: -102

• Carolina has pulled off an upset victory the only time it played as the moneyline underdog this season (in one game as the underdog).
• The Hurricanes have won their only game with moneyline odds of -102 or longer (in one such game).
• Carolina has a 50.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Carolina 3

Devils Points Leaders

• Jesper Bratt has been important to New Jersey’s offense this season, recording 24 points in 21 games.
• Having scored eight goals and adding 14 assists, Jack Hughes is excelling for New Jersey through 21 games.
• Through 21 games, Nico Hischier has proven himself as a scoring option for New Jersey. He has 20 points (10 goals and 10 assists).
• In the 14 games Jacob Markstrom has played this season, his save percentage is .907, 22nd in the league.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas’ 11 goals and 19 assists in 18 matchups give him 30 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Carolina’s Sebastian Aho has racked up 17 total points (0.9 per game), with five goals and 12 assists.
• Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov has 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov has a .907 save percentage (22nd in the league), with 263 total saves, while conceding 27 goals (2.3 goals against average). He has put together a 10-2-0 record between the posts for Carolina this season.

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New Jersey vs. Carolina Game Info

• Date: Thursday, November 21, 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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