Hurricanes vs. Devils Picks and Prediction – 4/27/2025

Carolina Hurricanes (54-22-6) vs. New Jersey Devils (47-27-8)
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
TV: TBS, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

  • Hurricanes: Up 2-1 in the series, coming off a 4-3 double overtime loss in Game 3

  • Devils: Won 4-3 in Game 3, keeping their postseason hopes alive

Head-to-Head:

Carolina has dominated the season series, winning 4 out of 5 matchups, including the last two. The Devils found success in Game 3, but their offensive consistency has been a concern, and Carolina’s defense, paired with their higher-scoring offense, gives them the edge moving forward in this series.

Carolina Hurricanes Breakdown:

The Hurricanes have been one of the top teams in the league, but they struggled defensively in Game 3, allowing 4 goals. Frederik Andersen needs to bounce back after a rough outing in Game 3, where he posted a .919 save percentage. Carolina’s offense is their strength, averaging nearly 3.4 goals per game this season, with Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook leading the charge. Carolina's defense should tighten up and help them regain control of this series.

Key Players:

  • Sebastian Aho: 41 goals, 51 assists

  • Jordan Martinook: 10 goals, 13 assists

New Jersey Devils Breakdown:

The Devils showed some resilience with their Game 3 win, but Carolina’s overall performance across the season suggests the Hurricanes will have a better chance to recover in Game 4. Jacob Markstrom played a solid game in net for the Devils, but New Jersey still struggles to match Carolina’s defensive and offensive balance. Nico Hischier, leading New Jersey with 2 goals, will need to continue his strong play if the Devils hope to even the series.

Key Players:

  • Nico Hischier: 2 goals, 1 assist

  • Jesper Bratt: 3 assists

Betting Trends:

Carolina Hurricanes:

  • 3 wins, 5 losses, and 2 overtime losses in their last 10 games.

  • 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils:

  • 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of their last 6 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

Carolina Hurricanes 4 – New Jersey Devils 2

Our Best Bet:

Carolina Hurricanes ML (-175)

Carolina’s strong season form and superior all-around play should shine through after a tough loss in Game 3. Expect the Hurricanes to regain their momentum with a solid win in Game 4. They’ve dominated the series so far and should have no problem closing this one out with a multi-goal victory.

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