For the upcoming game between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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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 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 total of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.8 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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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).
• New Jersey is 19-11 (winning 63.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Devils’ implied win probability is 54.8%.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +101

• Carolina has played as the underdog on the moneyline two times this season, and won one time.
• The Hurricanes won their only match with moneyline odds of +101 or longer.
• Carolina has a 49.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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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%.
• Having scored 15 goals and adding 30 assists, Jack Hughes is an important piece of the offense for New Jersey through 37 games.
• On 99 shots (for 17 goals) and 16 assists, Nico Hischier has recorded 33 points this season.
• In 26 games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (18-6-2) has given up 55 goals.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas’ 14 goals and 30 assists in 34 games give him 44 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Sebastian Aho’s 36 points this season, including 11 goals and 25 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Carolina.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has six goals and 21 assists, for a season point total of 27.
• Pyotr Kochetkov has a 14-6-0 record this season, with a .903 save percentage (30th in the league). In 21 games, he has 464 saves, and has allowed 50 goals (2.4 goals against average).

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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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