Hurricanes vs Devils Prediction 4/25/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Friday, April 25th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are up 2-0 in the series after winning games one and two by scores of 4-1 and 3-1. In that game two win, the Hurricanes trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the last three goals, including a shorthanded goal, for the win. Carolina recorded 28 shots on goal, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jarvis, Martinook, and Gostisbehere, while Andersen stopped 25 out of 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to this series, the Hurricanes lost to the Senators by a score of 7-5 and the Canadiens by a score of 4-2. Carolina has lost three of their last five games and they finished second in the Metro standings with 99 points. Carolina has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 83.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Martinook has led Carolina with one goal, two assists, and eight shots on goal this postseason, while Hall and Stankoven have added two points each. Frederik Andersen is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and a .960 save percentage this series. 

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are down 0-2 in this series and they need to get a win here. In their game two loss, New Jersey led 1-0 after one period, but they allowed two quick goals in the second and couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Devils recorded 26 shots on goal, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got their lone goal from Bratt, while Markstrom stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Devils lost to the Red Wings by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Bruins by a score of 5-4 before that. New Jersey has lost six of their last seven games and they finished third in the Metro standings with 91 points. New Jersey has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 2.68 goals against per game, while also going 28.2% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey in this series with one goal, one assist, and six shots on goal, while Hamilton, Haula, Pesce, and Hischier all have one point. Jacob Markstrom is 0-2-0 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .930 save percentage this postseason. 

Why the Devils will beat the Hurricanes 

• The Hurricanes have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The home team has won each of the last six games between the Hurricanes and Devils.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Hurricanes and Devils.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hurricanes have lost the second period in each of their last four night games at Prudential Center following a win.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Devils’ last six games at Prudential Center against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Hurricanes’ last five night games against the Devils following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 18 of the Devils’ last 19 games as home underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his eight previous appearances against the Hurricanes at Prudential Center.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Devils as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Johnathan Kovacevic has recorded two assists against the Hurricanes this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in six of the Hurricanes’ last seven games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in 22 of the Hurricanes’ last 23 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has scored two goals against the Devils this season – most against any opponent.

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 

New Jersey comes into this matchup with their backs against a wall and they desperately need a win to stay competitive in the series. The Devils aren’t great on home ice, but Carolina has really struggled on the road, as they are just 16-21-4 away from home this year. New Jersey did show some life in game two, but they need to find more offense. I expect to see a very energetic start from New Jersey in this game and I do think they will get the win, but their special teams need to be much improved. Take the Devils in a desperate spot here. 

David Racey's Pick: Devils ML