The New Jersey Devils (23-11-3) will aim to extend a four-game home win streak when they square off against the Carolina Hurricanes (21-12-1) on Friday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which club will emerge victorious in Friday's hockey action.

The Hurricanes' offense has scored 27 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has allowed 24 goals. They have recorded 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (25.0%). They are 5-5-0 over those contests.

Devils vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Devils 4, Hurricanes 2.

Moneyline Pick: Devils (-125)
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 exactly two goals.
The Devils are 23-3-2 in the 28 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 48 points).
In the 10 games when New Jersey has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-2-1 record (15 points).
In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 18-7-2 (38 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-4-1 (11 points).

Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes have a record of 21-12-1 this season and are 2-1-3 in overtime contests.
In the six games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
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 more than two goals 26 times, earning 43 points from those matchups (21-4-1).
This season, Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 13 games and registered 13 points with a record of 6-6-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Carolina is 16-9-1 (33 points).
The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents seven times this season, and earned eight points in those games.

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