The New Jersey Devils will visit the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This game marks the start of the NHL Regular Season. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ as these Eastern Metropolitan Division teams meet on the ice.

Devils vs. Hurricanes Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: New Jersey Devils +137. The Devils are the underdog, but they had a solid record last season. Betting on them offers good value for the risk.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 5.5 (-122). Both teams have strong offensive players, which could lead to a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The New Jersey Devils finished last season with a record of 42-33-7.
• Carolina Hurricanes ended last season with a record of 47-30-5.
• New Jersey Devils ranked 3rd in their division last season.
• Carolina Hurricanes ranked 2nd in their division last season.
• Carolina Hurricanes won the Eastern Semifinals 4-1 last postseason.

Devils vs Hurricanes Preview

The New Jersey Devils are set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center on October 9, 2025. This game kicks off the NHL Regular Season. Fans can tune in to ESPN+ to watch these teams compete.

The Devils will rely on their top players like Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes. Carolina’s Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis will be key players for the Hurricanes. Both teams aim to start the season strong with a win.

Carolina Hurricanes: Ready for Action

The Carolina Hurricanes are gearing up for their first game of the regular season. Sebastian Aho, a key player, scored 29 goals and made 45 assists last season. His 74 points make him a top performer for the team. Seth Jarvis also had a strong season with 32 goals and 35 assists. His 93 hits show his physical play on the ice. Andrei Svechnikov added 20 goals and 28 assists, contributing to the team’s efforts. In goal, Pyotr Kochetkov played 47 games with 27 wins. He made 1052 saves, showing his skill in net. Frederik Andersen added 13 wins in 22 games, providing solid backup support.

New Jersey Devils: Season Kickoff

The New Jersey Devils are set to begin their season. Jesper Bratt led the team with 88 points last season. He also had 21 goals and 67 assists, showing his playmaking skills. Jack Hughes played 62 games last season. He scored 27 goals and added 43 assists. Nico Hischier was another key player, with 35 goals and 34 assists. In goal, Jacob Markstrom played 49 games with 26 wins. He made 1093 saves and had 4 shutouts. Jake Allen provided backup, winning 13 games and also recording 4 shutouts.

Final Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils offer a good value on the money line at +137. Last season, they had a solid record of 42-33-7, showing they can compete well. Their top players, like Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes, are capable of scoring and assisting, which can make a difference in this game.

The over 5.5 goals is a reasonable pick given the offensive talent on both teams. The Devils have players like Nico Hischier and Timo Meier who can score. On the other side, the Hurricanes have Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis, who also contribute to high-scoring games. This combination makes a high-scoring game likely.

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