The Carolina Hurricanes battle the visiting New Jersey Devils on Saturday in NHL betting odds action at PNC Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Carolina Hurricanes as -108 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.6-2.3 win for the Hurricanes on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Jersey Devils will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 17-13-5 this season, while the Hurricanes are 13-16-5. New Jersey is 11-14-10 against the total, while Carolina is 12-12-10 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs New Jersey injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Carolina Hurricanes rated this week at No. 18 and the New Jersey Devils sitting at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Carolina's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 2.35 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.49 goals allowed. The Hurricanes power play is averaging 17.86% while the Devils defense kills off 81.65% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Devils were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Red Wings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New Jersey at +143 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Carolina, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Capitals at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -117 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games
- New Jersey is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Carolina
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Carolina
- Carolina is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
- Carolina is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games at home
- Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Jersey
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey home to Carolina, Tuesday, December 29th
Carolina at Chicago, Sunday, December 27th
