Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Prediction NHL Picks 12/27/24

In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 27th at the Prudential Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Devils’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey

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

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

Devils Have Dominated

The last couple of games have been dominant for the Devils. Two games ago against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Devils were able to secure a 3-0 victory and in the last game against the New York Rangers, they were able to secure a 5-0 victory. Jack Hughes scored two goals and added an assist. The Devils on the season are averaging 3.35 goals while their defense is giving up 2.45 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st.  Jack Hughes has scored 15 goals and added 30 assists so far this season. The Devils will face the Canes, Ducks, Kings, and Sharks following this one.

Hurricanes Look to Bounce Back

The Hurricanes in the last game faced off against the Nashville Predators and they ended up winning 5-2. The Hurricanes scored two goals in the third period to get back in the game but the defense gave up three goals in the same period and that led to the defeat. Sebastian Aho had a strong game scoring a goal but it was the defense that really let them down. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.47 goals while their defense is giving up 2.79 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the while defense is ranked 8th. Martin Necas has scored 14 goals and added 30 assists. 

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

The Devils defense has been dominant heading into this game and that success is going to continue here. The Devils defense is giving up only 2.45 goals pe game. The Devils offense is averaging 3.35 goals per game and although they might not score five or six goals here, hey are going to score at least three goals, and that will be enough for them to get the job done. Back the Devils on the money line.