Devils vs. Hurricanes Prediction & Picks - November 21

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The New Jersey Devils (12-7-2) host the Carolina Hurricanes (14-4), who have won three in a row, on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Thursday's game.

The Hurricanes have recorded an 8-2-0 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 45 goals while conceding 22 in that time. On the power play, 34 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (23.5% success rate).

Devils vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final score of Devils 4, Hurricanes 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Devils (-118)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Hurricanes (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils have a 12-7-2 record overall, with a 1-2-3 record in matchups that have required overtime.
  • In the four games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-1-2 record (good for four points).
  • New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Devils have scored at least three goals in 16 games (12-2-2, 26 points).
  • In the eight games when New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 5-2-1 to record 11 points.
  • When it has outshot opponents, New Jersey is 9-4-1 (19 points).
  • The Devils have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 3-3-1 (seven points).

Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes (14-4 overall) have posted a record of 2-0-2 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
  • Carolina has earned four points (2-1-0) in its three games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Hurricanes scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 16 times, earning 28 points from those matchups (14-2-0).
  • This season, Carolina has scored a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 4-3-0 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Carolina has posted a record of 11-3-0 (22 points).
  • The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 3-1-0 to record six points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank Devils AVG Hurricanes AVG Hurricanes Rank
8th 3.43 Goals Scored 4 3rd
7th 2.67 Goals Allowed 2.33 1st
13th 30 Shots 34.3 1st
7th 27.6 Shots Allowed 24.9 1st
5th 28.57% Power Play % 23.33% 9th
6th 84.48% Penalty Kill % 85.71% 5th

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