New Jersey Devils (42-33-7) vs Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5)
Game Info: Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3:30 pm (Prudential Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils +150 / Carolina Hurricanes -180 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 27, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes (49-30-6, 39-46 ATS) opened Round 1 of the playoff series against the New Jersey Devils with a pair of victories in which they conceded just two goals. The Canes were the favorites to win Game 3 and get a step away from the next round, but the Devils had other plans. New Jersey responded with a 3-2 double-overtime win to cut Carolina’s lead in half. Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho scored power-play goals to force overtime, while Frederik Andersen saved 34 of 37 shots he faced.
The Hurricanes score 3.24 goals per game on average (9th), while they concede 2.81 GPG (10th). This season, Sebastian Aho leads the team with 77 points (30 G and 47 A). Seth Jarvis has 69 points (33 G and 36 A), while Andrei Svechnikov chips in with 51 points (21 G and 30 A).
Frederik Andersen (15-8-2) is expected to start for the Hurricanes at the goal on Sunday against the Devils. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .899 SV% and one shutout.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (43-35-7, 33-52 ATS) were in a tough situation after losing the opening two games of this playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils scored just two goals in those losses, and many expected the Canes to sweep the series and easily advance to the next round. The Devils fought back with a 4-3 double OT win. Simon Nemec scored a game-winning goal in the second overtime, while Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer scored to make it 2-0 in regulation before the Hurricanes forced OT. Jacob Markstrom stopped 25 of 27 shots he faced.
The Devils average 2.93 goals per game this year (18th), while they allow 2.68 GPG (5th). Jesper Bratt leads the team with 91 points (22 G and 69 A). Nico Hischier contributes 71 points (37 G and 34 A), while Timo Meier has 54 points (26 G and 28 A).
Jacob Markstrom (27-18-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Devils on Sunday against the Hurricanes. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .900 SV% and four shutouts.
Why the Devils will beat the Hurricanes
- The Hurricanes have lost each of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has won 13 of the Hurricanes’ last 14 games.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven road games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in 13 of the Hurricanes’ last 14 games.
- The Hurricanes have lost the second period in five of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last seven day games against Eastern Conference opponents at Prudential Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Hurricanes’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Sunday games at Prudential Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Hurricanes’ last 13 games after coming off overtime.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.68).
- The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (18.70%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.9).
Hurricanes vs Devils Prediction
The Hurricanes won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, while the season series is currently tied at 3-3. The Devils showed they can beat the Canes even though they were better on the road than at home in the regular season. They responded well to a 2-0 deficit in the series, and now I am backing them to make a comeback with another win on Sunday. Nico Hischier is in top form at the moment, so I believe he and Jesper Bratt can lead the Devils to a win here.In my opinion, they deserved to win Game 3 in regulation, and on Sunday, the Devils are not going to need overtime to secure a W.