Hurricanes vs. Devils Prediction & Odds
The Hurricanes won both of their games at home but with their conference semifinals series now shifting to New Jersey for Game 3 on Sunday, will the Devils get a game back today at 3:30 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
005 Carolina Hurricanes (+115) at 006 New Jersey Devils (-135); o/u 5.5
3:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 7, 2023
Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
TV: TBS
Hurricanes vs. Devils Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 61% of bets are on the Devils’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Carolina Hurricanes DFS SPIN
Antti Raanta (illness) is still feeling ill Saturday after missing Friday’s Game 2 against the Devils, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. Coach Rod Brind’Amour said that Raanta is not feeling great Saturday, but he is feeling better than Friday. Raanta will travel with the team to New Jersey in time for Sunday’s Game 3. Even if he feels well enough to dress, Raanta will likely have to settle for a backup role behind Frederik Andersen, who gave up only three goals on 81 shots in the last three games. Raanta is 3-2 in the playoffs, having surrendered 13 goals on 139 shots versus the Islanders in the first round.
New Jersey Devils DFS SPIN
Vitek Vanecek stopped eight of 10 shots in relief in a 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 2 on Friday. Vanecek came into the contest for the start of the third period after Akira Schmid surrendered four goals on 25 shots. Vanecek wasn’t charged with the loss, so his playoff record is still at 0-2 this year. He also has a 4.03 GAA and an .836 save percentage through five postseason outings. Even though Vanecek has struggled, he might start Sunday given that Schmid was pulled from each of the first two games of the second-round series.
Hurricanes vs. Devils NHL Betting Trends
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Over is 5-1-1 in Hurricanes last 7 overall
Over is 4-1 in Devils last 5 Conference Semifinals games
Over is 18-8 in Devils last 26 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game
Hurricanes vs. Devils NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The Hurricanes are 7-2 in their last nine games against the Devils but they’re also 2-6 in their last eight games at Prudential Center. The home team is now 14-4 in the last 18 meetings between these two teams, while the favorite is 8-1 in the last nine meetings. Finally, the Devils are 7-2 in their last nine home games, are 15-4 in their last 19 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game and are 16-6 in their last 22 games versus Metropolitan opponents.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: NEW JERSEY DEVILS -135
