The New Jersey Devils (23-11-3) will aim to prolong a four-game home win streak when they play the Carolina Hurricanes (21-12-1) on Friday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we project to win Friday's game.
The Hurricanes have recorded a 5-5-0 record over their past 10 games. They have totaled 27 goals while allowing 24 in that period. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (25.0% success rate).
Devils vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Devils 4, Hurricanes 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-134)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils have a 23-11-3 record overall, with a 1-3-4 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- New Jersey has 11 points (4-2-3) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Devils scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
- New Jersey has lost all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Devils have scored at least three goals in 28 games (23-3-2, 48 points).
- In the 10 games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 7-2-1 to register 15 points.
- In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 18-7-2 (38 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-4-1 (11 points).
Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have posted a record of 2-1-3 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 21-12-1.
- Carolina has earned eight points (4-2-0) in its six games decided by one goal.
- This season the Hurricanes registered only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Carolina failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Hurricanes have earned 43 points in their 26 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Carolina has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games and picked up 13 points with a record of 6-6-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Carolina is 16-9-1 (33 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Hurricanes went 4-3-0 in those matchups (eight points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Hurricanes AVG | Hurricanes Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.35 | Goals Scored | 3.47 | 5th |
| 1st | 2.46 | Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 8th |
| 5th | 30.4 | Shots | 31.6 | 2nd |
| 2nd | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 3rd |
| 2nd | 31.19% | Power Play % | 26.17% | 5th |
| 7th | 82.52% | Penalty Kill % | 85.45% | 2nd |
Devils vs. Hurricanes Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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