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

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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 and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 6 goals 18 times.
• There have been 20 Carolina games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Devils score 3.35 goals per game, compared to the Hurricanes’ average of 3.47, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.8 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -121

• The Devils have gone 20-13 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• New Jersey is 19-11 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter (63.3% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Devils’ implied win probability is 54.8%.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +101

• Carolina has earned an upset victory once when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in two games as the underdog).
• The Hurricanes won their only match with moneyline odds of +101 or longer.
• 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).
• 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).
• On 99 shots (for 17 goals) and 16 assists, Nico Hischier has recorded 33 points this season.
• 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 has scored 14 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 30 assists (0.9 per game), averaging 2.4 shots per game and shooting 16.9%. That makes him among the leaders for Carolina with 44 total points (1.3 per game).
• Sebastian Aho is a key contributor for Carolina, with 36 total points this season. He has netted 11 goals and provided 25 assists in 34 contests.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has six goals and 21 assists for New Jersey.
• Pyotr Kochetkov has a record of 14-6-0 in 21 games this season, conceding 50 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 464 saves and 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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