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Carolina Hurricanes Look to Extend Series Lead Against New Jersey Devils in Game 3 Showdown

In Game 3 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series, the Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) will be facing off against the New Jersey Devils (42-33-7) at Prudential Center on Friday night at 8 PM ET. With Carolina leading the series 2-0, the Hurricanes will be looking to further solidify their advantage. In their last matchup, Carolina picked up a 3-1 win over New Jersey. Having won 8 out of their last 10 games against the Devils, the Hurricanes are entering the game as the betting favorite with an opening line of -164, which has since shifted to Carolina -165. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this highly-anticipated showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes -165 | Devils +144
• Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+160) | Devils +1.5 (-190)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 62%.

Carolina vs New Jersey Stats

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes closed out the season with a three-game losing streak but have performed well in the playoffs, winning their first two games. They will look to continue their momentum and potentially eliminate the New Jersey Devils with a win on Friday. During the regular season, Carolina averaged 3.24 goals per game and allowed 2.81 goals per game, ranking 10th in the league in defense. In the playoffs, they are averaging 3.5 goals per game and giving up one goal per game. Jordan Martinook leads the team with three points, while Frederik Andersen has been solid in goal with a 2-0 record, a 1.00 GAA, and a .960 save percentage. Overall, Carolina is ranked 10th in offense, ninth in defense, and has a record of 49-30-5 this season.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils have had a rough stretch, losing four of their last five regular-season games and dropping their first two postseason games. They will look to turn things around and earn their first win of the series on Friday. New Jersey averaged 2.93 goals per game during the season but has only scored one goal per game in their first two playoff games. Jesper Bratt leads the team with two points, followed by Dougie Hamilton and Nico Hischier with one point each. The team gave up 2.68 goals per game during the season but has allowed 3.5 goals per game in the playoffs. Goalkeeper Jacob Markstrom has a .930 save percentage but is 0-2-0 in the series. Brenden Dillon is questionable for the next game. The Devils have a power ranking of 11 and rank 21st in offense and 6th in defense. Carolina has struggled in their last three matchups against New Jersey, going 0-3-0.

Carolina Hurricanes Favored to Defeat Defensive Struggling New Jersey Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes have demonstrated strong offensive performance by winning two consecutive games and scoring 12 goals in their last three matches. Despite a relatively low conversion rate on power play opportunities, they have displayed solid offensive capabilities. In contrast, the New Jersey Devils have struggled defensively, allowing 11 goals in their last three home games. While being second in the league in penalty kills, their offensive performance has been lackluster, scoring only four goals in their recent home games and failing to convert any power play opportunities. Given these factors, it is anticipated that the Hurricanes will have the upper hand in the upcoming match against the Devils. Therefore, it is advisable to consider betting on the Carolina Hurricanes to win.

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