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New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 4/20/25 NHL Picks
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Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) vs New Jersey Devils (42-33-7)
April 20, 2025 at 03:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -218 / New Jersey Devils +180 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 20, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (42-33-7, 32-50 ATS) secured their playoff spot a couple of weeks ago and could afford to relax in the final few games of the regular season. The Devils lost four of the previous five games; the lone victory came against the Bruins. New Jersey finished in third place in the Metropolitan Division with 91 points, eight behind the Hurricanes.
The Devils average 2.93 goals per game this year (18th), while they allow 2.68 GPG (5th). Jesper Bratt leads the team with 88 points (21 G and 67 A). Nico Hischier contributes 69 points (35 G and 34 A), while Timo Meier has 53 points (26 G and 27 A).
Jacob Markstrom (26-16-6) 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.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, 37-45 ATS) also decided to rest some of their key players and not give them regular time on ice in the last several games of the regular season. The Canes lost seven of the previous eight games; the only win was against the New York Rangers. Carolina finished the regular season in second position in the Metropolitan Division with 99 points, 12 behind the first-placed Capitals.
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 74 points (29 G and 45 A). Seth Jarvis has 67 points (32 G and 35 A), while Andrei Svechnikov chips in with 48 points (20 G and 28 A).
Frederik Andersen (13-8-1) is expected to start for the Hurricanes at the goal on Sunday against the Hurricanes. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .899 SV% and one shutout.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Devils’ last 10 day games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last five day games at Lenovo Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four day games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Hurricanes’ last 12 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last four road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- 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.
Devils vs Hurricanes Prediction
The Hurricanes won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, and this season’s series is tied at 2-2. Each of the last five H2Hs went Over; interestingly, four of those five ended with an identical result – 4-2. I expect a similar outcome in Game 1 of this playoff series, and I am going with 6+ goals again. Not sure who’s gonna win. Even though the Canes are the favorites, I cannot write off the Devils, so I opted for the goals instead of the winner. Back Over.
