On Friday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET, the New Jersey Devils are scheduled to take on the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, continue reading.

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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 hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 18 times this season.
• This season, 20 of Carolina’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Devils (3.35) and Hurricanes (3.47).
• These two teams allow a combined 5.2 goals per game, 0.8 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -121

• In the 33 times this season the Devils have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 20-13 in those games.
• New Jersey is 19-11 when 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 claimed 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

• Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey’s leading contributors this season with 45 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.1%.
• Jack Hughes has 15 goals and 30 assists for New Jersey to compile 45 total points (1.2 per game).
• Through 37 games, Nico Hischier has proven himself as a scoring option for New Jersey. He has 33 points (17 goals and 16 assists).
• As New Jersey’s top goalie, Jacob Markstrom has recorded 18 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 55 goals with 570 saves.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Carolina’s Martin Necas has recorded 30 assists and 14 goals in 34 games, good for 44 points.
• Carolina’s Sebastian Aho has racked up 36 total points (1.1 per game), with 11 goals and 25 assists.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has scored six goals and contributed 21 assists for Carolina, giving him a point total of 27.
• Carolina’s Pyotr Kochetkov is 14-6-0 this season, compiling 464 saves and permitting 50 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 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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