Prediction NHL Picks 1/25/24
The New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at PNC Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Devils vs Hurricanes prediction.
Can Devils Offense Build on Last Game?
The Devils faced off against the Goden Knights in the last game and they were able to secure the 6-5 victory in overtime. It took the overtime and the defense wasn’t good, but the offense sure impressed. The Devils on the season is averaging 3.47 goals while their defense is giving up 3.51 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 28th in the league. Jesper Bratt has scored 17 goals and added 31 assists so far this season. In this game the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Hurricanes.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Simon Nemec ranks 2nd amongst rookies for average time on ice (20:45) this season.
Hurricanes on Tired Legs
The Hurricanes faced off against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night and now they have to face off with a tough Devils team. Two games ago against the Minnesota Wild the defense wa awful giving up five goals and that led to the three goal defeat. Michael Bunting finished with one goal and six shots on goal. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals while their defense is giving up 3.02 goals per games. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 15th. Sebastian Aho has scored 16 goals and added 35 assists so far this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Martinook has scored a goal in five of the Hurricanes' last six games.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded a point in each of his last 10 home appearances against the Devils.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes' last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Stefan Noesen ranks 1st amongst qualified Metropolitan Division players for shooting percentage (19.3%) this season.
Devils vs Hurricanes Betting Prediction
These are two elite offenses and there is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. New Jersey is averaging 3.47 goals, while Carolina is averaging 3.4 goals per game. On tired legs the Hurricanes defense is going to really struggle here, and that will be the difference as this game is going to end up being a shootout. There will be nine or ten goals scored, and the over is going to cash.
