Saturday’s game that pits the Carolina Hurricanes versus the New Jersey Devils, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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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, 21 of Carolina’s 35 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• A total of 19 of New Jersey’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.43) and Devils (3.37).
• This game’s over/under 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 gone 20-12 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, Carolina is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 57.4%.

Devils Moneyline: +115

• In four games as an underdog on the moneyline, New Jersey has pulled off the upset three times.
• The Devils have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in two chances).
• 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 (one per game).
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere’s 36 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (14-7-0) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .899 for Carolina.

Devils Points Leaders

• Jack Hughes has recorded 15 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 31 assists (0.8 per game), averaging 3.6 shots per game and shooting 10.9%. That makes him among the leaders for New Jersey with 46 total points (1.2 per game).
• Jesper Bratt’s 46 points this season, including 14 goals and 32 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New Jersey.
• New Jersey’s Nico Hischier has 34 points, courtesy of 18 goals (first on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
• Jacob Markstrom’s record stands at 19-6-2 on the season, allowing 57 goals (2.1 goals against average) and compiling 599 saves with a .913 save percentage (10th-best in the league).

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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)
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• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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