The Carolina Hurricanes look to extend their 2-1 series lead when they face the New Jersey Devils in Game 4 at Prudential Center on Sunday afternoon.
Despite dropping a tight 3-2 contest in Game 3, the Hurricanes enter as -172 favorites with analytics giving them a 58% win probability against a Devils squad that found its scoring touch last time out.
Both teams' special teams could prove decisive, with Carolina going 2-for-4 on the power play in their last meeting while New Jersey aims to improve on their 0-for-5 performance with the man advantage.
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes prediction: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 58.5% chance of defeating the Canes.
New Jersey Devils: 58.5% win probability
- Home ice advantage (Devils at 7th position in Eastern Conference standings)
- Recent improving form (The Devils' 'LWLLL' shows better recent performance than Hurricanes' 'LLLWL')
- Strong defensive record (Only allowed 222 goals against compared to Hurricanes' 233)
Carolina Hurricanes: 41.5% win probability
- Poor recent form (Carolina has only won 1 of their last 5 games with 'LLLWL' record)
- Road game challenges (4th place team struggling away from home)
- Inconsistent offense (266 goals for is solid, but has been unreliable during recent losing streak)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes odds
Here are the latest odds as the Carolina Hurricanes visit the New Jersey Devils for their NHL matchup on Sunday, April 27.
| New Jersey Devils | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +150 (via bet365 US) | -172 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes preview
The Devils will look to build on their Game 3 momentum when they host the Hurricanes in a pivotal Eastern Conference first-round matchup at Prudential Center on Sunday afternoon.
New Jersey narrowed Carolina's series lead to 2-1 with a hard-fought 3-2 victory last time out, despite the Hurricanes converting on two of their four power play opportunities.
While Carolina's special teams have been clicking, the Devils' offense has shown it can penetrate the Hurricanes' defense after putting 37 shots on goal in Game 3.
Frederik Andersen has been solid between the pipes for Carolina with his career .915 save percentage, though he'll face a Devils attack boasting the NHL's fourth-best power play at an impressive 28.24% conversion rate.
Jacob Markstrom will likely get the start for New Jersey as they look to even the series on home ice where they've found their offensive rhythm.
The Hurricanes enter as -172 favorites despite allowing the Devils to claw back into this best-of-seven series that many expected would tilt heavily toward Carolina.
Key stats
- 1Carolina sits 4th in the Eastern Conference with 99 points, while New Jersey ranks 7th with 91 points.
- 2The Hurricanes' recent form is struggling at LLLWL, showing potential vulnerability.
- 3New Jersey's goal differential (+20) is slightly better than Carolina's (+33), suggesting the Devils can compete despite the standings gap.
- 4Carolina has won 47 games this season compared to New Jersey's 42, indicating the Hurricanes have more consistent success.
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes form
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes head to head
New Jersey Devils
50%
Carolina Hurricanes
50%
Apr 26, 2025
New Jersey Devils
3 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 22, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes
3 : 1
New Jersey Devils
Apr 20, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes
4 : 1
New Jersey Devils
Dec 29, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
5 : 2
New Jersey Devils
Dec 28, 2024
New Jersey Devils
4 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 22, 2024
New Jersey Devils
4 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
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