An adage in hockey perfectly applies to the Stanley Cup betting odds. It goes, “A team is not in trouble until they lose a game on home ice.” So far, that holds true through three games between the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils. Following Carolina’s dominance in home wins in games one and two, the Devils returned the favor in game three. Now New Jersey has the opportunity to even the series in game four. Carolina is the higher seed and remains the favorite with a home-ice advantage.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, May 09, 2023, 7 ET. |
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| Location: | Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Hurricanes | +1½ (-210) | 5½ (-105) | +130 |  |
| Devils | -1½ (+175) | 5½ (-115) | -150 | |
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils SBG Odds Overview
At the beginning of this series, Carolina was the online wagering favorite. Cause by the Hurricanes has a better record and home-ice advantage. But bargain hunters and wise guys see a potential value opening on the Devils. Despite finishing behind Carolina, New Jersey was one of the best teams in the regular season. And the Devils are getting an inviting price against a team that often struggles to score goals.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils Series Schedule
- Game 1 (at CAR): Hurricanes 5, Devils 1
- Game 2 (at CAR): Hurricanes 6, Devils 1
- Game 3 (at NJ): Devils 8, Hurricanes 4
- Game 4 (at NJ): May 9, 7 ET (ESPN)
- Game 5 (at CAR): May 11, 7 ET (TNT)
- Game 6 (at NJ): May 13, Time TBD
- Game 7 (at CAR): May 15, Time TBD
Carolina Hurricanes Team Overview
Overall, the Carolina Hurricanes finished 52-21-9 straight up and 35-42-2 over/under the total. Late on, Carolina has covered three out of their last four games. While the Hurricanes have gone over the total in three of its previous four matchups.
Carolina has NHL rankings of 15th for goals scored and 20th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Hurricanes have NHL rankings of 2nd for goals against and 2nd for penalty killing.
First among Carolina scorers is Sebastian Aho, with five goals, five assists, ten points, and a +5. Goaltender Antti Raanta has a .906 save percentage and 2.59 goals-against average. His record is 3-2 with no shutouts. While Frederik Andersen has a .925 save percentage and 2.03 goals-against average. His record is 3-0 with no shutouts.
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
In sum, the New Jersey Devils were 52-22-8 straight up and 40-37-5 over/under the total. Late on, New Jersey has covered three out of their last three games. At the same time, the Devils have gone under the total in three of its previous three matchups.
New Jersey has NHL rankings of 4th for goals scored and 13th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Devils have NHL rankings of 8th for goals against and 4th for penalty killing.
First among New Jersey scorers, is Jack Hughes, with five goals, four assists, nine points, and a -2. Goaltender Akira Schmid has a .921 save percentage and 2.30 goals-against average. His record is 4-3 with two shutouts. Vitek Vanecek has a .845 save percentage and 4.02 goals-against average. Also, his record is 1-2 with no shutouts.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils SBG Free Picks
On the whole, this is an even series. Thus, New Jersey offers more NHL Playoff betting odds value.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils SBG Best Bet: New Jersey Devils.