The Hurricanes and Devils are locked in a battle that’s starting to heat up. After Carolina took the first two games at home, New Jersey responded in a must-win situation in Game 3, leaning on their stars and the home crowd to claw back into the series. Now, the Devils have a golden opportunity to even things up before the series shifts back to Raleigh. What’s the smart bet in tonight’s Hurricanes vs. Devils matchup?
Game Matchup
Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils
3:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 27, 2025
Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
TV: TBS/truTV/Max
Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Hurricanes are -180 moneyline favorites. The Devils, meanwhile, are +150 moneyline underdogs. As for the total, its sits at 5.5 goals.
Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 4 Public Betting: Bettors Backing Carolina
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 65% 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.
What We’ve Seen So Far
Hurricanes:
Carolina dominated Games 1 and 2 by doing what they do best: suffocating defense, smart puck movement, and excellent special teams play. Their aggressive forecheck overwhelmed New Jersey early in the series, and Frederik Andersen (or Pyotr Kochetkov, depending on who’s in net) looked rock-solid. However, Game 3 exposed some cracks — the Canes struggled to match the Devils’ speed when New Jersey opened things up.
Devils:
New Jersey finally found their rhythm in Game 3. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt were flying, and Nico Hischier played one of his best games of the postseason so far. The Devils tightened things up defensively, cutting down on the turnovers that killed them in Raleigh. Rookie goalie Akira Schmid (or Vitek Vanecek if they switch) gave them the timely saves they desperately needed.
Key Players to Watch
Carolina:
Sebastian Aho continues to be the Hurricanes’ offensive catalyst. He’s been their most dangerous forward in the series, using his speed to create chances.
Jaccob Slavin and Brent Burns have logged heavy minutes on the blue line — if the Devils’ speed game keeps up, they’ll need a clean, mistake-free game from their D core.
Watch for Seth Jarvis as a potential X-factor. He’s been buzzing but hasn’t broken through with a multi-point game yet.
New Jersey:
Jack Hughes bounced back after a quiet start to the series. If he’s on, the Devils are a completely different team.
Timo Meier has been physical and relentless — and he could be due for a breakout night if he keeps driving the net.
Dougie Hamilton will need to anchor the defense again — especially against Carolina’s forechecking waves.
Key Storylines
Can New Jersey sustain momentum? The Devils finally played their game in Game 3 — fast, aggressive, and dangerous in transition. But can they keep it up against a Carolina team that rarely loses the forecheck battle twice in a row?
Goaltending battle: Both teams have juggled goalies at times this season. Which netminder blinks first could decide Game 4.
Special Teams: Carolina’s power play looked dangerous early in the series, but New Jersey’s penalty kill bounced back last game. Staying disciplined will be critical — both teams can cash in on mistakes.
Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 4 Betting Prediction
New Jersey found their legs in Game 3, but Carolina is a veteran, battle-tested squad. Expect the Hurricanes to make smart adjustments, especially with their neutral zone play to slow down the Devils’ speed.
It feels like this one is headed for overtime — but Carolina’s depth and experience give them a slight edge to steal Game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 series lead back to Raleigh.
Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 4 Prediction: CAROLINA HURRICANES -166