Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils prediction, Picks and Prediction, Sunday, January 4, 2025
The Carolina Hurricanes face the New Jersey Devils with both teams looking to improve in the Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes have a 24-13-3 record which is the best in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils are 21-17-2 and have the second-worst record in the division. Who will win this game? Check out our Hurricanes vs Devils prediction!
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Carolina has been great on offense
The Hurricanes are having a great season with their offense leading the way and scoring 3.28 goals per game. Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Nikolaj Ehlers have scored 36 goals and 63 assists to lead the top two lines while Alexander Nikishin has added five goals and 11 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.00 goals per game. Alexander Nikishin and Jalen Chatfield have combined for 4.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. Additionally, goaltender Frederik Andersen has struggled in the net, allowing 14 goals in their last three games.
Key injury report for Hurricanes
- Seth Jarvis (upper body) returned to practice this week. Had 19 goals and 10 assists.
- Shayne Gostisbehere is day-to-day. Is a key part of the defense.
Devils hope the offense improves
The Devils have struggled lately with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.65 goals per game. Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier have scored 19 goals and 43 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five skaters have nine goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has also been a letdown, allowing 3.00 goals per game. Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec have combined for 4.0 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to carry the puck into the offensive zone and easily find open shots on the net. Additionally, goaltender Jake Allen has struggled lately, allowing six goals in his last two starts.
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| 5 |  David Delano | +1,232.00 |
Key injury report for Devils
- No key injuries to report.
Hurricanes vs Devils Pick
Money Line Pick For Hurricanes vs Devils
- Hurricanes (-120) (4 units)
The Hurricanes are having a great season and they look to take over this game from the first period. The Hurricanes should create plenty of scoring chances against the Devils, who allow 3.00 goals per game, with Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes should limit the Devils offense, which averages only 2.65 goals per game, with Alexander Nikishin, Shayne Gostisbehere, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net. The Hurricanes should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Hurricanes money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Hurricanes vs Devils
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
Both defenses have struggled, and the goaltenders have been worse to make this game a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Devils should pile on the goals against the Hurricanes, who allow 3.00 goals per game, with Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes, who average 3.28 goals per game, should run up the score against Jake Allen, who has allowed six goals in his last two starts, with Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, Nikolaj Ehlers, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with effective puck movement as Alexander Nikishin fires shots on the net from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
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