New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 1/25/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: ESPN+/Hulu

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (+260) Hurricanes (-335)

The Carolina Hurricanes (25-15-5) welcome the New Jersey Devils (24-18-3) at PNC Arena on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Devils at +260 while the Hurricanes are at -335. The total is 7.

The New Jersey Devils were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-5 victory against the Golden Knights in the last game they played. The Devils had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the win. In the game, they scored on 6 of the 38 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 2 power play attempts but weren't able to net one. New Jersey amassed 2 penalty mins in this game.

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While at even strength, the Devils have surrendered 127 goals while earning 120 on the offensive side of the ice. New Jersey Devils opponents have totaled 141 power play tries (20th in professional hockey) and have come away with 31 goals in those chances. When it comes to their scoring, the New Jersey Devils have tallied 156 goals (8th in pro hockey) so far this season and have surrendered 158. New Jersey has attempted 1,412 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.1%. For the season, they have 51 points and their points % is .567. The Devils have had 1,333 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .881. New Jersey has compiled 136 power play chances and they have scored 36 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 26.47%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Nico Daws. In his career, Daws has tallied 10 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .333. His save percentage currently is .896 for his 1,686 minutes guarding the cage. Daws has had 843 shot attempts against him and he has 755 total saves. Opponents have tallied 88 goals against Daws in his career and his average for goals against per game is 3.13. He has compiled an overall mark of 13-15-1 and was named the starter in 30 games. Daws has participated in 32 games throughout his NHL career.

Their last time out, Carolina went up against the Wild in an outing where the Hurricanes ended up taking the loss by a tally of 5-2. They had 4 power play attempts in this contest but were not able to net one. The Hurricanes recorded 2 goals out of the 42 shots on goal they took.

This season, the Carolina Hurricanes have tallied 153 goals, 55 points, as well as a points percentage of .611. They have granted a total of 136 goals to be scored by way of 112 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Hurricanes have accumulated 112 goals at even strength and 41 goals (4th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 152 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 26.97%. Carolina has taken 1,502 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.19%, while allowing the opposition 1,137 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 83.33% on their opponents 144 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.0%.

Across the rink you will find Spencer Martin in the crease. He is sitting with 1,349 saves out of 1,523 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .886. Martin is the owner of a lifetime mark of 17-25-6 and has been in goal for 51 games. He got the starting nod in 46 games and has racked up 2,874 mins. Martin's quality start rate sits at 37.0% and he has accumulated 17 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 3.63 goals/game and he has surrendered 174 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take New Jersey (+260)

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