New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 15th, at PNC Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Devils’ form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between New Jersey and Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Devils and Hurricanes. 

The Devils Dominated on Monday

The Devils on Monday faced off against the Utah Hockey Club and it was a dominant victory. The Devils scored two runs in the second period and that was enough for the victory. Seamus Casey scored a goal and added an assist while Nico Hischier also scored a goal and added an assist. Jake Allen started in goal and he saved all 20 of the shots that he faced. The Devils have played five games so far this season and the only loss came against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the four wins the goaltending has given up only five goals. In this game, the Devils need are going to need to overcome the tired legs and play good defense again. The Devils will meet the Senators and Capitals after this game.

Why the Devils Will Beat the Hurricanes

• The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Devils have won each of their last four road games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Devils and Hurricanes.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Lenovo Center.
• The underdogs have won the second period in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games at Lenovo Center.

Hurricanes Playing Only Second Game

While the Devils have already played five games, the Hurricanes are heading into their second game. On Friday the Hurricanes faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning and they were defeated 4-1. Jordan Staal had a game finishing with one goal. Frederick Henderson was decent in goal saving 19 of the 21 shots that he faced. The Hurricanes’ last game was postponed because of the Hurricane so there has been a little bit of a layoff. 

New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

This game is going to be lower-scoring. The Devils defense has been good heading into this game and they are going to continue the success here. The Hurricanes gave up four goals in the first game but two of those goals were given up with an empty net. Their defense is going to be strong here and this game is going to end up being lower-scoring here. Back the under to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under