New Jersey pays a visit to Carolina on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Hurricanes snipers in hockey action at PNC Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting New Jersey Devils opened as 100 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 2.7-2.5 result in favor of the Hurricanes today. 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 Thursday, as they are 12-10-2 this season, while the Hurricanes are 8-12-4. New Jersey is 6-10-8 against the total, while Carolina is 6-9-9 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs New Jersey injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 22 (Carolina Hurricanes) and the No. 20 (New Jersey Devils) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Carolina Hurricanes No. 28-ranked offense (2.08 goals per game) against a New Jersey Devils defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.46 goals per game allowed. The Hurricanes Sportsbook has clicked at a 12.5% rate while the Devils have a 84.62% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New Jersey was a 2-1 loser at home against the Avalanche. Bettors on Colorado at +129 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Carolina was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on New York at -188 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey home to Philadelphia, Friday, December 4th
Carolina home to Montreal, Saturday, December 5th