Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 3/12/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Prudential Center is the site where the New Jersey Devils (42-16-6) will attempt to beat the Carolina Hurricanes (43-12-8) on Sunday.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 1-0 win over the Flyers in their previous game. The Hurricanes had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the win. In the outing, they tallied a score on 1 out of the 29 shots they looked to score on. Moreover, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to notch 1 goal. Carolina had 4 minutes in the box for this matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes opponents have earned 208 power play tries (11th in professional hockey) and have a total of 34 goals in those attempts. The Hurricanes so far have had 1,628 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .904. Carolina has taken 2,214 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.6%. When playing at even strength, the Hurricanes have surrendered 122 goals while earning 168 on the offensive side of the ice. Carolina has accumulated 206 power play opportunities and they have tallied 45 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 21.84%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 94 points and their points percentage comes in at .746. When it comes to scoring goals, the Carolina Hurricanes have racked up 213 goals (11th in the NHL) on the campaign and have given up 156.

The man in net for this game is Frederik Andersen. In his career, Andersen has tallied 259 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .570. He has a save percentage of .916 during his 26,999 minutes between the pipes. Andersen has had 13,754 shot attempts against him and has accrued 12,594 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 1,160 goals versus Andersen in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.58. He has a win-loss record of 277-120-51 and he has gotten the start in 454 games. Andersen has participated in 468 games over the course of his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, New Jersey went up against the Capitals in a matchup where the Devils got the tie by a score of 2-2. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one and scored 1 out of those attempts. The Devils recorded 2 goals out of the 40 shots on goal they attempted.

New Jersey has tried 2,214 shots (4th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.25%, while allowing their opponents 1,803 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 81.72% on the other teams 186 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.4%. They have earned 183 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.86%. The Devils have scored 187 goals at even strength and 40 goals (19th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 173 goals to be scored by of a combination of 139 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 227 goals, 90 points, in addition to a points percentage of .703.

On the other side of the ice you will find Vitek Vanecek between the pipes. Vanecek has compiled a lifetime record of 68-29-13 and has participated in 120 games. Vanecek's rate of quality starts comes out to 53.1% and he has 60 quality starts in his professional career. He has recorded 2,894 saves out of the 3,189 shots taken, giving him a save % of .907. Opponents are averaging 2.63 goals per contest and he has allowed 295 goals overall. He has been a starter 113 contests and has accumulated 6,718 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New Jersey

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