Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Preview and Odds - 05/07/2023

by Rod Pearson

Saturday, May 06, 2023
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Sunday, May 7, 2023
Venue:  Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Where to Watch:  TBS


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Hurricanes +115, Devils -135; Over/Under:  5.5 goals
Bet365:  Moneyline:  Hurricanes +115, Devils -135; Over/Under:  5.5 goals
BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Hurricanes +115, Devils -135; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Season Record

Carolina Hurricanes:  52-21-9 (1st place, Metropolitan Division)
New Jersey Devils:  52-22-8 (2nd place, Metropolitan Division)

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Recent Form
Carolina Hurricanes:  8-2-0 last 10
New Jersey Devils:  5-5-0 last 10



Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Preview and Analysis


The Hurricanes are entering this game finishing the regular season with 113 points, a 52-21-9 record overall, and they were 24-11-6 in their road games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the New York Islanders and the New Jersey Devils in their last 2 games, winning that last one at home 6-1. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored 2 goals while Jordan Martinook, Martin Nečas, Stefan Noesen, and Jordan Staal each scored 1 goal in that game. Jack Drury and Shayne Gostisbehere each led the team in assists with 2 while Jesperi Kotkaniemi led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Frederik Andersen was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 29 shots with 28 saves and a .966 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 266 goals this season averaging 3.2 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 213 goals against them allowing 2.6 goals per game.


The Devils are entering this game finishing the regular season with 112 points, a 52-22-8 record overall, and they were 24-13-4 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with both losses coming against the Carolina Hurricanes in their last 2 games, losing that last one on the road 6-1. Miles Wood scored the only goal for them in that game. Michael McLeod and Nathan Bastian each led the team in assists with 1 while Timo Meier led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Akira Schmid was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 4 goals on 25 shots with 21 saves and a .840 save percentage before getting replaced by Vitek Vanecek who allowed 2 goals on 10 shots with 8 saves and a .800 save percentage. Their offense has scored 291 goals this season averaging 3.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 226 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.


Hurricanes vs Devils Prediction

The current betting odds have the Devils listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This is game 3 of a 7-game series between the Devils and the Hurricanes for the 2nd round of the NHL Eastern Conference playoffs. The Hurricanes are entering this game with a 2-0 series lead after sweeping their first 2 home games in this series. The Devils now find themselves down 2-0 in the series again just like they were in the 1st round against the New York Rangers. Luckily for them though they have been here before and they know what they need to do to steal the momentum back with a win, and this time they will be on their home ice to do it. The Devils were a better road team this season but being at home for this all important game is definitely not going to hurt them and they will feed off the crowd in this game to give them some momentum they desperately need after looking so bad in the first 2 games in Carolina. This Hurricanes team also has a lot of experience sweeping teams out of the playoffs from previous years so the Devils will bring their best effort in this game and throw everything they have at the Hurricanes to ensure they cut the series lead in half. The best way to place a bet here is on the Devils to win this game and cut the series lead in half to 2-1.

Hurricanes Devils Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Sunday, May 7, 2023 (3:30 pm ET start time) is Devils 3 Hurricanes 1.
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NHL Betting Trends


Carolina Hurricanes: 24-8 (+12.6 units) on the moneyline vs. division opponents. 40-16 (+11.5 units) on the moneyline off a win or tie in their previous game. 11-3 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive overs. 21-11 UNDER after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored.

New Jersey Devils: 9-19 (-10.1 units) on the moneyline in a home game where the total is 5.5. 9-22 (-15.2 units) on the moneyline off a road loss against a division rival. 9-2 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive losses. 13-7 UNDER after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight games.

Key Injuries


Carolina Hurricanes:  A. Raanta (G) Ques Sun - Illness. O. Kase (RW) Mid May - Concussion. T. Teravainen (LW) Mid May - Hand. A. Svechnikov (RW) out for season - Knee. M. Pacioretty (LW) out for season - Achilles. J. Gardiner (D) Out indefinitely - Hip.

New Jersey Devils:  J. Bernier (G) Out indefinitely - Hip.


Notable Quotes


“We're trying to grind them down. We know how skilled this team is. If you're one-and-done and they're getting out clean, you're chasing them on the way back.” - Jordan Martinook after their win against the Devils in their game on Friday, game 2 of this series.


“What bothers me the most is we got outbattled again today. It's the playoffs. Skill doesn't mean a thing. You've got to battle hard for your opportunities.” - Nico Hischier after their loss against the Hurricanes in their game on Friday, game 2 of this series. 


Starting Lineups


Carolina Hurricanes
LW Noesen, Stefan
C Aho, Sebastian
RW Jarvis, Seth
LD Slavin, Jaccob
RD Burns, Brent
G Andersen, Frederik

New Jersey Devils
LW Tatar, Tomas
C Hischier, Nico
RW Bratt, Jesper
LD Siegenthaler, Jonas
RD Hamilton, Dougie
G Schmid, Akira

Statistical Leaders


Carolina Hurricanes
Points: M. Necas (71)
Goals: S. Aho (36)
Assists: M. Necas (43)
GAA: A. Raanta (2.23)

New Jersey Devils
Points: J. Hughes (99)
Goals: J. Hughes (43)
Assists: J. Hughes (56)
GAA: A. Schmid (2.13)

Coaches:
Carolina Hurricanes: Rod Brind'Amour (5th season)
New Jersey Devils: Lindy Ruff (3rd season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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