The New Jersey Devils (23-11-3) host the Carolina Hurricanes (21-12-1) at Prudential Center on Friday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Devils have won four in a row at home.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Friday's game.

The Hurricanes have totaled 27 goals during their past 10 outings, while allowing 24 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that time have netted seven power-play goals (25.0%). They are 5-5-0 over those games.

Devils vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Devils 4, Hurricanes 2.

Moneyline Pick: Devils (-121)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Hurricanes (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils have a 23-11-3 record overall, with a 1-3-4 record in games that have required overtime.
In the nine games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-2-3 record (good for 11 points).
In the one game this season the Devils scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
New Jersey has lost all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Devils are 23-3-2 in the 28 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 48 points).
In the 10 games when New Jersey has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 7-2-1 to record 15 points.
In the 27 games when it outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 18-7-2 (38 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 5-4-1 to register 11 points.

Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes have a 21-12-1 record this season and are 2-1-3 in contests that have needed overtime.
Carolina has earned eight points (4-2-0) in its six games decided by one goal.
This season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
Carolina failed to win all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 26 games, earning 43 points from those contests.
This season, Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal in 13 games and picked up 13 points with a record of 6-6-1.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Carolina has posted a record of 16-9-1 (33 points).
The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 4-3-0 to register eight points.

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