New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils go up against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, March 28.

There are lots of reasons to support the prediction that the Hurricanes will get the better of the Devils in 60 minutes. Therefore, we’re heading to the 3-Way Moneyline where you can get -132.

New Jersey Devils have won back-to-back games. A 4-2 triumph recently occurred on the road at Bridgestone Arena when playing Nashville Predators. Nico Hischier registered two goals, with Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt also finding the net.

Carolina Hurricanes were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 5-2 reverse against Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Jordan Staal and Nikolaj Ehlers scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Canes claim a 4-1 win over the Devils at Prudential Center. The Canes have racked up five straight victories over the Devils. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-16-1	3.1	.884	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Brandon Bussi (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-6-1	2.5	.895	2

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 33.2 shots on goal, with a 28.6% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 3.2 goals from 24.9 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

Jack Hughes is the top points scorer with 18 points, 8 goals and 10 assists, with Jesper Bratt racking up 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.11 goal against average with a .866 save percentage.

The Canes have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 35.0 shots on goal, with a 21.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.6 goals from 23.4 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.2%.

The top points scorer is Seth Jarvis with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers is next best after registering 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 3.12 GAA with a .859 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

We cover the key New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the 60-minute line where you can bet on Carolina Hurricanes to win this NHL encounter. Our pick is currently available at an attractive -132.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Devils vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Hurricanes have won the last 5 games between these teams.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Sometimes it’s worth going in search of bigger odds and a Bet Builder allows you to make a 3-Way Moneyline pick along with a number of other selections.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 3 - 5 Hurricanes

An exciting bet could be a 5-3 victory in favor of the Hurricanes at odds of +1900. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Hurricanes

1-0

Devils

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Devils

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-1

Devils

+1800

Hurricanes

+1400

3-0

Devils

+5000

Hurricanes

+2500

3-1

Devils

+2500

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Devils

+1050

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Devils

+7000

Hurricanes

+2800

4-1

Devils

+2500

Hurricanes

+1150

4-2

Devils

+2200

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Devils

+1200

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Devils

+12500

Hurricanes

+4500

5-1

Devils

+4500

Hurricanes

+1700

5-2

Devils

+2500

Hurricanes

+1200

5-3

Devils

+3000

Hurricanes

+1900

5-4

Devils

+2400

Hurricanes

+1800

6-0

Devils

+2400

Hurricanes

+6600

6-1

Devils

+11000

Hurricanes

+3400

6-2

Devils

+5500

Hurricanes

+2000

6-3

Devils

+4500

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Devils

+6000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Devils

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

7-0

Devils

+5500

Hurricanes

+10000

7-1

Devils

+5500

Hurricanes

+6000

7-2

Devils

+14000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-3

Devils

+9000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-4

Devils

+9000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-5

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-6

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-0

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+15000

8-1

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-2

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+8000

8-3

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-4

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-5

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+12000

9-2

Devils

+12000

Hurricanes

+14000

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New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes 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.

Carolina Hurricanes have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -213 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 68% chance of winning. New Jersey Devils are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +176.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -102.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Devils

+176

Hurricanes

-213

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+290

Tie

+340

Hurricanes

-132

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-143

Hurricanes -1.5

+114

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 33.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 15.6
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 35
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 22.1
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 6.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 33.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31.3
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 6.2

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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