Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Devils vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• This season, nine of New Jersey’s 21 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• Six of Carolina’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 7.4 goals per game, 0.9299999999999997 more than the total for this contest.
• The five goals per game these two teams concede are 1.5 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -120

• In the 17 times this season the Devils have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 9-8 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter, New Jersey is 9-6 (winning 60.0% of the time).
• The Devils have a 54.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +100

• Carolina has played as the moneyline underdog one time this season, and won that game.
• The Hurricanes have won their only game with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in one such game).
• Carolina’s implied probability to win is 50.0% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Carolina 3

Devils Points Leaders

• One of New Jersey’s top offensive options this season is Jesper Bratt, who has recorded 24 points in 21 games.
• Jack Hughes is another of New Jersey’s top contributors currently with 22 total points (eight goals and 14 assists) to his name.
• Through 21 games, Nico Hischier has proven himself as another option for New Jersey. He has 20 points (10 goals and 10 assists).
• In 14 games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (8-5-1) has allowed 36 goals.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has recorded 11 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 19 assists (1.1 per game), averaging 2.6 shots per game and shooting 23.4%. That makes him among the leaders for Carolina with 30 total points (1.7 per game).
• Sebastian Aho has made a big impact for Carolina this season with 17 points, thanks to five goals and 12 assists.
• Andrei Svechnikov has six goals and 10 assists, for a season point total of 16.
• Pyotr Kochetkov’s record stands at 10-2-0 on the season, allowing 27 goals (2.3 goals against average) and compiling 263 saves with a .907 save percentage (23rd in the league).

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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)
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• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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