The Devils and Hurricanes face off in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference First Round series on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at PNC Arena in Raleigh. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET, with coverage on ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS, and MSGSN. What’s the smart bet in tonight’s Devils vs. Hurricanes matchup?
Game Matchup
New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes
3:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 20, 2025
Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
TV: ESPN
Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Hurricanes are -210 moneyline favorites to beat the Devils, who are +175 moneyline underdogs. The total, meanwhile, sits at 5.5 goals.
Devils vs. Hurricanes Game 1 Public Betting: Bettors Love Carolina
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 72% of bets are on the Hurricanes’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Season Series Recap
The teams split their four regular-season meetings, each winning twice. Notably, the home team won each game, with the Hurricanes taking both matchups in Raleigh and the Devils securing victories in Newark.
Key Players
Devils: Timo Meier enters the playoffs on a hot streak, recording four goals and six points in his last five games . Defenseman Dougie Hamilton returned from injury in the regular-season finale, logging over 23 minutes of ice time.
Hurricanes: Seth Jarvis concluded the regular season with a three-game point streak, tallying six points (2 goals, 4 assists) . Goaltender Frederik Andersen is expected to start for Carolina.
Devils vs. Hurricanes Injuries
Devils: Jack Hughes (shoulder) and Jonas Siegenthaler (undisclosed) are on long-term injured reserve.
Hurricanes: Jesper Fast (neck) and Shayne Gostisbehere (upper-body) are sidelined.
Devils vs. Hurricanes Game 1 Betting Prediction
The last time the under cashed in a game between these two teams was in March of last year. The total is 2-0-2 in the four meetings between these two teams this season, hitting in back-to-back New Jersey games. The over is also 6-2-2 in the last 10 Carolina games.
Devils vs. Hurricanes Game 1 Prediction: OVER 5.5