Devils vs Hurricanes Prediction, Preview, Odds and Picks, Dec. 20

The New Jersey Devils (21-8-2) and Carolina Hurricanes (19-6-7) are co-leaders in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams have 44 points through 31 games. Carolina has won five games in a row, while the Devils have lost their last five.

The New Jersey Devils (21-8-2) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (19-6- 6) Tuesday night in Raleigh. Both teams have 44 points through 31 games. Carolina has won five games in a row, while the Devils have lost their last five.

Pyotr Kochetkov has been the savior of the Hurricanes season. He is 9-1-4 with a 2.01 goals-against average and .923 save percentage. Carolina has allowed 2:61 goals per game, but their offense generates 34.8 shots per match.

The New Jersey Devils have lost five games in a row. They are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games. The next half-dozen games are against the Hurricanes, Panthers, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and Christmas wraparound.

Devils and Hurricanes have played 54 games in the regular season. Carolina has won three games straight against Jersey.

Devils vs Hurricanes is a Tuesday, Dec. 20th, 7 p.m. ET at PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC.

The Hurricanes are listed at -125 in our Vegas Lines. The implied probability attached to the betting lines give the Hurricanes a 55.56% chance to win, while the Devils are 48.78%.