In this article we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 21st at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 12-7-2 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-0 in their last game. New Jersey allowed one goal in the first and three in the third for the shutout loss. The Devils out shot Tampa Bay by a total of 29-26, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. New Jersey was led by Hughes and Meier, who both had six shots on goal, while Markstrom stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Devils defeated Florida in two separate games by scores of 6-2 and 4-1. New Jersey has scored 3.43 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 84.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with eight goals, 16 assists, and 62 shots on goal, while Jacob Markstrom is 8-5-1 with a 2.58 goals against average and a .907 save percentage. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 14-4-0 this season after they defeated the Flyers by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Carolina was tied at one after two periods, but they scored three goals in the third for the win. The Hurricanes out shot Philadelphia by a total of 37-19, won 55.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Roslovic, Staal, and Chatfield, while Kochetkov stopped 18 out of 19 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Hurricanes defeated St. Louis by a score of 4-1 and Ottawa by a score of 4-0. Carolina has scored 4.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.41 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 85% on the penalty kill this season. Martin Necas has led Carolina with 11 goals, 19 assists, and 46 shots on goal, while Spencer Martin is 1-1-0 with a 2.80 goals against average and an .891 save percentage. 

Why the Devils will beat the Hurricanes

• The Hurricanes have lost each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Devils at Prudential Center.
• The home team has won eight of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Devils.
• The home team has covered the puck line in nine of the Hurricanes’ last 11 games.
• The Devils have won the third period in each of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last seven Thursday road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Devils’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last 10 night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 11 games following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Devils’ last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in five of his six previous home appearances against the Hurricanes.
• Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents at Prudential Center.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Jack Roslovic has scored at least one goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Dmitry Orlov has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Dmitry Orlov has recorded an assist in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak, but they did play on Wednesday night, so they will be on a back to back here. The Hurricanes are 7-3-0 on the road, while the Devils are 4-3-2 at home this year. New Jersey has won two of their last three games, but they were shutout in their last game. Both of these teams are very good in their defensive zone and Carolina has only allowed two goals in their last three games, but we should see their backup goalie here. Take the Devils at home.