The New Jersey Devils are coming off back-to-back wins over two of the best teams in the NHL but are still desperately clinging to the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Devils can’t afford to let off the gas pedal Tuesday when they host the Carolina Hurricanes, a team that is barely alive in the playoff race.
- The Devils are 6-2 SU and ATS in their last 8 games vs divisional opponents.
- The Hurricanes are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games with no days off between games.
- The Hurricanes are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against the Devils.
The Devils’ last two victories – over the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins – saw New Jersey allow just four goals thanks to the stellar goaltending of Keith Kinkaid. Kinkaid, who will get the start against the Hurricanes, only surrendered four goals despite facing a combined 79 shots vs the Bolts and Pens. He has been in net for each of the Devils’ three games against the Hurricanes this season, posting a 1.97 goals-against average with a .940 save percentage.
The Hurricanes, who enter this game riding a three-game winning streak, find themselves six points out of the playoffs with seven games to go. Offense has been coming easy for the ’Canes during their recent streak, as Carolina has tallied 15 goals in the last three games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Carolina Hurricanes were listed as +131 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER total was set at 6 before betting started earlier on Tuesday at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.1-2.3 win for the Devils. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Devils sit at 39-28-8 on the season; in comparison, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently 34-31-11. Looking to wager on the totals? New Jersey is 37-36-2 OU, and Carolina is 35-39-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Carolina injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 13-rated Devils and the No. 18-ranked Hurricanes, according to the latest NHL power poll here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Jersey's No. 15-ranked offense, averaging 3 goals per game, against a Carolina defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.16 goals allowed. The Devils power play is averaging 20.35% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 77.9% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Carolina was a 4-1 Sportsbook at home against the Senators. Bettors on Carolina at -198 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Lightning at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at +126 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina's last 8 games
- Carolina is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- New Jersey is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
- New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games
- New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Washington, Friday, March 30
New Jersey home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 29
