If you’re looking for best bets for the New Jersey Devils’ upcoming contest against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Devils vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• New Jersey and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s total of 6 goals 18 times this season.
• In Carolina’s 34 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total of 6.
• 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).
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.8 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -121

• The Devils are 20-13 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter, New Jersey has put together a 19-11 record (winning 63.3% of its games).
• The Devils have a 54.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +101

• Carolina has pulled off an upset victory once when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in two games as the underdog).
• The Hurricanes won their only match with moneyline odds of +101 or longer.
• Carolina’s implied probability to win is 49.8% based on the moneyline odds.

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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).
• With 15 goals and 30 assists, Jack Hughes is one of the most important offensive options for New Jersey with his 45 points (1.2 per game).
• Nico Hischier has created 33 points for New Jersey in 37 games this season, netting a goal on 17.2% of his shots and putting up 17 goals and 16 assists.
• In the 26 games Jacob Markstrom has played this season, his save percentage is .912, the 10th-best in the league.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas’ 14 goals and 30 assists in 34 contests give him 44 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Sebastian Aho has made a big 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 has a 14-6-0 record this season, with a .903 save percentage (30th in the league). In 21 games, he has 464 saves, and has given up 50 goals (2.4 goals against average).

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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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