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Carolina Hurricanes Aim to Put New Jersey Devils on Brink of Elimination in Game 4 Clash

In Game 4 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series, the Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) will face off against the New Jersey Devils (42-33-7) at Prudential Center. Carolina will look to secure a victory and put New Jersey on the brink of elimination. The Hurricanes hold a 2-1 series lead and have a strong historical record of 7-2-1 in their last 10 games against the Devils. Carolina is the betting favorite with opening odds of -172, with no movement in the line. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes -172 | Devils +150
• Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+158) | Devils +1.5 (-183)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 63%.

Carolina vs New Jersey Stats

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes had their two-game winning streak snapped in a double overtime loss to the Devils in their last game. Despite scoring two goals on 27 shots, the Hurricanes will look to bounce back and take a 3-1 series lead when they play on Sunday. Jordan Martinook leads the team with three points, followed by Sebastian Aho and Taylor Hall with two points each. Carolina is giving up an average of 1.66 goals per game in the playoffs, and will need a better defensive performance in their next game. Goaltender Frederik Andersen saved 34 of 37 shots faced and has a 2-1-0 record with a 1.48 GAA and .943 save percentage. In terms of power rankings, Carolina is ranked 16th overall, 10th in offense (scoring an average of 3.25 goals per game), and 9th in defense (allowing an average of 2.80 goals against per game). Their season record stands at 49-30-6.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils ended their three-game losing streak with a hard-fought victory over the Hurricanes in Game 3, thanks to a double overtime goal from Simon Nemec. They aim to maintain their momentum and even up the series with a win on Sunday. New Jersey averages 1.66 goals per game in the playoffs but scored three goals on 37 shots in their last game. Jesper Bratt leads the team with three points, followed by Nico Hischier with two points and Simon Nemec with one. The Devils are giving up an average of three goals per game but only allowed two in their last game, emphasizing the importance of a strong defensive effort in the upcoming match. Jacob Markstrom has been solid in goal, posting a 1-2-0 record with a 2.08 GAA and .929 save percentage. Brenden Dillon is questionable for the next game. The Devils hold a power ranking of 11 and rank #21 for offense, averaging 2.90 goals per game, and #6 for defense, conceding an average of 2.73 points per game. In their last three matchups against New Jersey, Carolina went 1-2-0.

Carolina Hurricanes showcase strong offense and special teams prowess in recent games against struggling New Jersey Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes have demonstrated strong offensive and special teams play in their recent games, winning two out of their last three matches. With a total of nine goals scored in their last three games and a 30% conversion rate on power play opportunities, the Hurricanes hold an advantage over the struggling New Jersey Devils. Conversely, the Devils have experienced defensive challenges, allowing at least three goals in four of their last five games and struggling on special teams. New Jersey's offensive performance has also been lacking, with only five goals scored in the first three games of the series and no successful power play conversions. Given Carolina's strong defensive capabilities and New Jersey's offensive difficulties, it is likely that the Hurricanes will maintain control of the game. Therefore, it is advisable to bet on Carolina on the money line.

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