NHL wagering interest swings to the Carolina vs New Jersey battle on Monday at PNC Arena as the Hurricanes try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

Carolina will face the 19-14-1 Devils. In totals betting, the Hurricanes are 19-15-2 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Devils are 17-11-6 favoring the OVER.



View New Jersey vs Carolina Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as -110 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
The Hurricanes - Devils odds would favor the Devils if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Carolina is rated No. 30 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New Jersey is at No. 11.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Carolina's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.5 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.9 goals allowed. The Hurricanes power play is averaging 12.9% while the Devils defense kills off 92.7% of their penalties.

New Jersey won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Capitals on December 23. Bettors who backed the Devils at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Carolina, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Senators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at -120 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.


New Jersey Devils Trends:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Buffalo are 5-5
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Carolina Hurricanes Trends:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Ottawa are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few Devils at Hurricanes trends to consider:
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Jersey's last 12 games on the road
Carolina is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Carolina is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey


Next up:
New Jersey home to Buffalo, Wednesday, December 28
Carolina at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, December 27