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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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Friday's contest.

The Hurricanes have gone 5-5-0 in the last 10 games, totaling 27 total goals (seven power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have allowed 24 goals to their opponents.

Devils vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Friday

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

Moneyline Pick: Devils (-123)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Hurricanes (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils are 23-11-3 overall and 1-3-4 in overtime games.
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 just one goal, they lost in overtime.
New Jersey has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
The Devils have scored three or more goals 28 times, and are 23-3-2 in those games (to register 48 points).
In the 10 games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 7-2-1.
In games when 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 2-1-3 record in overtime matchups this season and a 21-12-1 overall record.
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 exactly two goals.
The Hurricanes have earned 43 points in their 26 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Carolina has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games and picked up 13 points with a record of 6-6-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Carolina is 16-9-1 (33 points).
The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Hurricanes finished 4-3-0 in those matchups (eight points).

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