For the upcoming matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Devils Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 21 times this season.
• In New Jersey’s 38 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.43) and Devils (3.37).
• The 5.3 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.7 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -136

• The Hurricanes are 20-12 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Carolina is 18-9 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 57.6% chance to win.

Devils Moneyline: +115

• In New Jersey’s four games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has three wins.
• The Devils have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in two chances).
• New Jersey’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.5% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New Jersey 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has recorded 44 points.
• With 11 goals and 25 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 36 points (one per game).
• On 65 shots (for six goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 27 points this season.
• In 22 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (14-7-0) has given up 54 goals.

Devils Points Leaders

• Jack Hughes’ 15 goals and 31 assists in 38 games give him 46 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jesper Bratt has made a major impact for New Jersey this season with 46 points, thanks to 14 goals and 32 assists.
• New Jersey’s Nico Hischier has 34 points, courtesy of 18 goals (first on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
• New Jersey’s Jacob Markstrom is 19-6-2 this season, compiling 599 saves and permitting 57 goals (2.1 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (11th in the league).

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Carolina vs. New Jersey Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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