Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17

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The Carolina Hurricanes will play against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. This NHL Regular Season game is set for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Hurricanes have a strong record this season at 29-15-4. They lead the Eastern Metropolitan Division and hold a conference rank of 2. The Devils, with a record of 24-21-2, are ranked 6th in the same division. This game will be important for both teams as they look to improve their standings.

Hurricanes vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -115, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -106

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have been on a rollercoaster in recent games. They had a strong performance against the Florida Panthers with a win by 8, scoring 9 goals. Nikolaj Ehlers led the team with 3 goals and 1 assist in that game.

However, the Hurricanes faced setbacks in away games. They lost to the St. Louis Blues by 3 and to the Detroit Red Wings by 1. Despite these losses, the team managed to score 2 power-play goals against the Red Wings.

Top players like Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov have been contributing significantly. Aho has 17 goals and 30 assists this season. Svechnikov has added 13 goals and 24 assists, showcasing their importance to the team’s offense.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have shown strong performances in recent games. They won 3-2 against the Seattle Kraken at home, with Nico Hischier scoring two goals. Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes both added two assists each, helping the team secure the win.

In their away game against the Minnesota Wild, the Devils won 5-2. Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored two goals. Jacob Markstrom made 21 saves, contributing to the team’s success.

However, the Devils faced a tough loss against the Winnipeg Jets, losing 4-3. Cody Glass scored twice, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Despite the loss, Jack Hughes continued his strong play with two assists.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils with a moneyline of -115. The Devils have a moneyline of -106, making this a close game. Carolina’s strong skater stats, including a high number of goals and shots on goal, suggest they will edge out the Devils. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Hurricanes.

The total for this game is set at 6.0, with the over at -112 and the under at -111. Given both teams’ ability to score and their defensive stats, the game is likely to see more than six goals. The projected total is 7 goals, so the over is the pick.