The Carolina Hurricanes (14-4-0) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (12-7-2) on Thursday, November 21st. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Devils are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Hurricanes vs Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 14-4-0 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 12-7-2. The Devils were favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

All the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames finding the net at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice, bringing his season total to three goals. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the season and also picked up his 12th assist on Orlov’s second goal. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the year.

Carolina was held scoreless in the first period before Necas got them on the board in the second. Orlov’s second goal came 5:26 into the second period. The Hurricanes recorded 14 giveaways in the game.

Devils Offense Breakdown

New Jersey was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Devils were held scoreless through all three periods, marking the first time this season they’ve been shut out.

New Jersey struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game. The Devils’ record now stands at 12-7-2 following the loss.

Carolina Team Defense

After giving up two late goals in the first period, the Hurricanes’ defense tightened up, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while Carolina’s defense recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.

New Jersey Team Defense

The Devils’ defense held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Hurricanes vs Devils Trends

• Across the Hurricanes last ten road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 7-3 straight-up.
• New Jersey has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• As the betting underdog, the Devils have an puck line record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-0.
• The Hurricanes have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

Hurricanes vs Devils Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Devils to come out with a win against the Hurricanes while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -124, I’m placing my bet on the Devils to win outright.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Hurricanes to cover. Even if the Devils secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Hurricanes should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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