Devils vs Hurricanes Prediction & Odds - 4/27/2025

The Carolina Hurricanes look to extend their 2-1 series lead when they face the New Jersey Devils in Game 4 at Prudential Center on Sunday afternoon.

Despite dropping a tight 3-2 contest in Game 3, the Hurricanes enter as -172 favorites with analytics giving them a 58% win probability against a Devils squad that found its scoring touch last time out.

Both teams' special teams could prove decisive, with Carolina going 2-for-4 on the power play in their last meeting while New Jersey aims to improve on their 0-for-5 performance with the man advantage.

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New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes preview

The Devils will look to build on their Game 3 momentum when they host the Hurricanes in a pivotal Eastern Conference first-round matchup at Prudential Center on Sunday afternoon.

New Jersey narrowed Carolina's series lead to 2-1 with a hard-fought 3-2 victory last time out, despite the Hurricanes converting on two of their four power play opportunities.

While Carolina's special teams have been clicking, the Devils' offense has shown it can penetrate the Hurricanes' defense after putting 37 shots on goal in Game 3.

Frederik Andersen has been solid between the pipes for Carolina with his career .915 save percentage, though he'll face a Devils attack boasting the NHL's fourth-best power play at an impressive 28.24% conversion rate.

Jacob Markstrom will likely get the start for New Jersey as they look to even the series on home ice where they've found their offensive rhythm.

The Hurricanes enter as -172 favorites despite allowing the Devils to claw back into this best-of-seven series that many expected would tilt heavily toward Carolina.

Key stats

1

Carolina sits 4th in the Eastern Conference with 99 points, while New Jersey ranks 7th with 91 points.

2

The Hurricanes' recent form is struggling at LLLWL, showing potential vulnerability.

3

New Jersey's goal differential (+20) is slightly better than Carolina's (+33), suggesting the Devils can compete despite the standings gap.

4

Carolina has won 47 games this season compared to New Jersey's 42, indicating the Hurricanes have more consistent success.

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