Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes meet the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 17.

There is a strong case that the Hurricanes will end up winning and that means betting the visitors on the Moneyline. You can get a value -114 that they overcome the Devils.

Carolina Hurricanes have suffered successive road defeats. Their most recent game was a 9-1 home win at Lenovo Center where they beat Florida Panthers. Nikolaj Ehlers scored a hat trick along with having 1 assist. Goalie Brandon Bussi stopped 15 shots (.938).

New Jersey Devils last game was a 3-2 (OT) home win. This victory over Seattle Kraken at Prudential Center made it back-to-back victories. Nico Hischier recorded two goals and Cody Glass scored the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Prudential Center, with the Canes claiming the win. Beating the Devils by a 3-1 scoreline. The Canes have enjoyed four consecutive victories against the Devils. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-14-5	3.1	.874	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-19-1	3.1	.883	1
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 31.6 shots on goal, with a 31.4% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 3.3 goals from 22.8 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

Nikolaj Ehlers is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Sebastian Antero Aho racking up 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.52 goal against average with a .887 save percentage.

The Devils have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.3 goals from 31.8 shots on goal, with a 18.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.5 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Jack Hughes with 9 points, all of which were assists, while Nico Hischier is next best after registering 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.79 GAA with a .877 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Carolina Hurricanes will come out on top in this NHL encounter, with odds of -114 currently available that they beat the home team. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our hockey picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NHL stats for sharper predictions.

Key Hurricanes vs Devils stats:

• Hurricanes have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Hurricanes have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Devils have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Devils have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Devils have lost their last 4 games against Hurricanes.

Canes Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, Carolina can be backed at a greater price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider Match Winner & Total Goals, Winning Margin and 3-Way Moneyline.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jesper Bratt Over 1.5 Shots -164

Jesper Bratt (Devils) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -164 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 4 - 2 Devils

A 4-2 win in favor of the Hurricanes is available at odds of +1500. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Devils

1-0

Hurricanes

+6000

Devils

+5500

2-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Devils

+5000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Devils

+1600

3-0

Hurricanes

+3500

Devils

+3500

3-1

Hurricanes

+2000

Devils

+2000

3-2

Hurricanes

+850

Devils

+900

4-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Devils

+4500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Devils

+1700

4-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Devils

+1600

4-3

Hurricanes

+1000

Devils

+1000

5-0

Hurricanes

+7000

Devils

+8000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2500

Devils

+2800

5-2

Hurricanes

+1600

Devils

+1800

5-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Devils

+2200

5-4

Hurricanes

+1800

Devils

+1900

6-0

Hurricanes

+10000

Devils

+12000

6-1

Hurricanes

+5500

Devils

+6600

6-2

Hurricanes

+3000

Devils

+3400

6-3

Hurricanes

+2800

Devils

+3000

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Devils

+4500

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Devils

+4500

7-1

Hurricanes

+9000

Devils

+11000

7-2

Hurricanes

+7500

Devils

+9000

7-3

Hurricanes

+5500

Devils

+6000

7-4

Hurricanes

+6000

Devils

+6600

7-5

Hurricanes

+9000

Devils

+10000

7-6

Hurricanes

+10000

Devils

+11000

8-2

Hurricanes

+12500

Devils

+14000

8-3

Hurricanes

+12500

Devils

+14000

8-4

Hurricanes

+11000

Devils

+12000

8-5

Hurricanes

+12500

Devils

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can choose New Jersey Devils at +104 or alternatively Carolina Hurricanes who have betting odds of -125. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 56%.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -105.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-125

Devils

+104

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+138

Tie

+325

Devils

+155

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+198

Devils +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-115

Over 6.5

-105

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Goals, Shots, Powerplay Points and Goaltender Saves. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 31.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 18
• Takeaways: 6.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 23.6
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 6.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.4
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 21.4
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 4.9
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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