Saturday’s game that pits the Carolina Hurricanes versus the New Jersey Devils, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek 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)

• Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 21 times this season.
• So far this season, 19 games New Jersey has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.43) and Devils (3.37).
• These two teams concede a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.7 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• The Hurricanes are 20-12 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, Carolina has compiled an 18-9 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 57.4% chance to win.

Devils Moneyline: +115

• New Jersey has three wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened four times).
• When the Devils’ moneyline odds are +115 or longer, they have won a single game in two opportunities.
• New Jersey’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New Jersey 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 44 points in 35 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 11 goals and 25 assists for Carolina to compile 36 total points (one per game).
• Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 27 points for Carolina in 35 games this season, scoring on 9.2% of his shots and recording six goals and 21 assists.
• Across 22 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 14-7-0. During those games, he’s allowed 54 goals while recording 483 saves.

Devils Points Leaders

• Jack Hughes is a top offensive contributor for his team with 46 points (1.2 per game). He has totaled 15 goals and 31 assists in 38 games (playing 20:29 per game).
• Jesper Bratt is a top contributor for New Jersey, with 46 total points this season. He has netted 14 goals and provided 32 assists in 38 contests.
• New Jersey’s Nico Hischier has 34 points, courtesy of 18 goals (first on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
• Jacob Markstrom has a .913 save percentage (10th-best in the league), with 599 total saves, while allowing 57 goals (2.1 goals against average). He has compiled a 19-6-2 record between the posts for New Jersey this season.

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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