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Predictions and tips for the New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes

This is a game where New Jersey makes for an appealing road underdog. During the regular season, they won in Carolina and twice on the road in the last round. In the first round, New Jersey went 2-1 on the road

• Carolina has hit the Under in 5 of its last 7 home games (1 push).
• In each of New Jersey's last 3 games, the Under has cashed
• Both teams split the regular season series 2-2 in 2022/23
• Last time the teams met, the New Jersey Devils won 3-0

The New Jersey Devils have formed

With four wins in five games, New Jersey clinched a 4-2 series victory over the New York Rangers.

With six wins from their final eight games, the Devils finished the regular season strong.

However, they suffered back-to-back 5-1 losses at home in the playoff series with the Rangers.

Following a 2-1 overtime win, NJ dominated at MSG, winning 3-1, before winning 4-0 at home.

Although the Devils lost 5-2 in New York, they rebounded to win 4-0 in Game 7 to win the series.

Forming the Carolina Hurricanes

Despite a rollercoaster run of form in the first round, Carolina was able to knock off the New York Islanders, 4-2.

With back-to-back wins to close out the regular season, the Hurricanes ended a three-game losing streak.

In their first two playoff games at home against the Islanders, they won 2-1 and 4-3 (OT).

Carolina then rebounded from a 5-1 loss in the 'Big Apple' with a 5-2 win at home, but failed to close out the series with a 3-2 loss.

With a 2-1 overtime victory, the Hurricanes sealed a 4-2 series win.

My NHL Predictions

They are a tempting road underdog here, as they have been in decent form on the road recently and have won in Carolina this season.