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Carolina Hurricanes to Take on New Jersey Devils at Home, Favored to Win - Betting Line Steady

The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC on Tuesday evening. The Hurricanes, who are currently 0-1-0 and ranked 6th in the Metropolitan Division, have won their last three matchups against the Devils, with a 1-0 victory at home last season. Carolina's home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. The puck drops at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with Carolina favored to win at -145. No movement has been seen in the betting line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Devils +128 | Hurricanes -145
• Spread: Devils +1.5 (-195) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 59%.

New Jersey vs Carolina Stats

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils have started the 2024 season strong, winning three of their first four games, including a notable victory over the Washington Capitals. Center Paul Cotter led the way with two goals, while Erik Haula and Stefan Noesen each contributed three assists. The Devils' defense held Capitals star Alex Ovechkin without a shot on goal, and goalie Jacob Markstrom made key saves to secure the win. Last season, the team struggled with goals allowed but has shown improvement in the early part of this season. Unfortunately, defenseman Santeri Hatakka is injured and undergoing surgery. Despite this setback, the Devils are currently ranked 10th in offense, 7th in defense, and have a record of 4-1.

Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

The Carolina Hurricanes suffered a defeat in their season opener, falling 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite being tied at one heading into the final period, the Lightning scored three unanswered goals, all by right winger Nikita Kucherov. Goalie Frederik Andersen gave up two goals on 21 shots, with two of Tampa Bay's scores coming on an empty net. Center Jordan Staal scored Carolina's lone goal in the first period. The Hurricanes struggled to generate offense in the game, missing key players lost to free agency in the offseason. Coach Rod Brind'Amour expressed a mix of excitement and apprehension about the start of the new season. Last season, Carolina ranked 8th in the league in average goals scored per game with 3.38 and fourth in average goals against with 2.57. Their goaltenders ranked 12th in save percentage at 90.5%. Key injuries for the Hurricanes include RW Jasper Fast on long-term IR with a neck injury and LW Brandan Lemieux out with an undisclosed injury. Carolina is ranked 31st in offense, averaging 1.00 goal per game, and 24th in defense, giving up an average of 4.00 points per game. They are currently 0-1 on the season, with New Jersey winning their last three matchups against the Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes poised for dominant victory over New Jersey Devils at home

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a successful record against the New Jersey Devils, winning three straight games and five of their previous seven matchups. Additionally, they have emerged victorious in their last two games against New Jersey at the Lenovo Center. Carolina's goaltenders have consistently limited New Jersey to three goals or less in their previous four games. The Hurricanes have a strong track record of winning in front of their home crowd, with a winning percentage of 65.9% last season. Defensively, the Hurricanes have the upper hand, ranking in the top 5 in the NHL in several goaltending categories, while the Devils' goalies allowed the sixth-most goals per game in the league. Based on these statistics and trends, it is likely that the Hurricanes will secure a comfortable victory at home against the Devils on Tuesday. I recommend betting on Carolina for this game.

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