Seeking best bets for the upcoming game between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart 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)

• A total of 18 New Jersey games this season have gone over Friday’s total of 6 goals.
• A total of 20 of Carolina’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
• The total 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 concede are 0.8 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -121

• The Devils have won 60.6% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (20-13).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter, New Jersey is 19-11 (winning 63.3% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Devils have an implied probability of 54.8% to win.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +101

• In two games as an underdog on the moneyline, Carolina has pulled off the upset one time.
• When the Hurricanes’ moneyline odds are +101 or longer, they has won their only game.
• Carolina’s implied probability to win this matchup is 49.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Carolina 2

Devils Points Leaders

• Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey’s top contributors this season with 45 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.1%.
• Jack Hughes has 45 points (15 goals, 30 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• New Jersey’s offensive effort is aided by Nico Hischier’s 45 points. He’s contributed 16 assists.
• In 26 games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (18-6-2) has given up 55 goals.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Carolina’s Martin Necas has totaled 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.
• Carolina’s Shayne Gostisbehere has 27 points, courtesy of six goals (ninth on team) and 21 assists (third).
• Carolina’s Pyotr Kochetkov is 14-6-0 this season, compiling 464 saves and allowing 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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