NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes vs Devils Game 4 Odds & Prediction (May 9)
- The New Jersey Devils host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their NHL playoff series
- The Devils tallied an 8-4 win in Game 3 and now trail the Hurricanes 2-1 in the series
- Read in for all the odds and trends ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup at Prudential Center
The New Jersey Devils aim to tie their NHL playoff series with the Carolina Hurricanes at two games apiece when they host the Hurricanes in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
The Devils were outclassed on the road in the first two games of the series but rebounded in their return home on Sunday afternoon, as they rolled to an 8-4 victory to extend their current home win streak to three games. The Hurricanes have won just two of four road games during the postseason, and are just 4-6 SU in their past 10 overall away dates.
Start time is set for 7:00pm ET at Prudential Center, with all the action televised on ESPN and Sportsnet.
Hurricanes vs Devils Game 4 Odds
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 9 | Carolina Hurricanes | +1.5 (-210) | O 5.5 (-105) | +125 |
| 7:00pm | New Jersey Devils | -1.5 (+170) | U 5.5 (-115) | -155 |
The Devils have emerged as strengthened -155 favorites in the Tuesday NHL odds while the Hurricanes lag as +125 underdogs. The total is listed at 5.5 with the UNDER sporting -115 odds.
In the wake of their Game 2 loss, the Hurricanes now sit as diminished -185 chalk in the NHL playoff series prices, while the Devils have improved to a +150 bet to advance to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2012.
Odds from BetMGM Sportsbook on May 8, 2023.
Hurricanes vs Devils Recent History
With Sunday’s victory, the Devils extended their current home win streak against Carolina to two games and are 7-2 SU in their past nine head-to-head clashes at Prudential Center.
However, the Hurricanes have largely dominated when facing the Devils, winning seven of 10 overall, and have avoided consecutive playoff defeats in New Jersey in eight visits since 2009.
Game 3 also extended a trend towards high scoring in head-to-head action. These teams have combined to score an average total of 8.33 goals per game so far in the series, fueling a 5-1 run for the OVER in their past six postseason matchups.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Outlook
The Hurricanes experienced a shocking reverse of fortune in Sunday’s Game 3 loss. After dominating so completely while outscoring the Devils by a wide 11-2 margin in the first two games of the series, the Hurricanes fell flat in every department as the scene shifted to New Jersey.
So impressive while backstopping the Canes to victory in Games 1 and 2, Frederik Andersen lasted just over one period before getting the hook after surrendering four goals on just 12 shots.
Kochetkov has entered the game. Andersen allowed four goals on 11 shots. pic.twitter.com/8fG14rqoXp
— David Satriano (@davidsatriano) May 7, 2023
That opened the door for Pyotr Kochetkov to make his first appearance of the playoffs, and he didn’t fare much better, surrendering four more goals on 22 shots. With Antti Raanta sidelined by an illness, goaltending has suddenly become a concern in Carolina, adding to the pressure on this veteran squad to rediscover the stingy defensive form that worked so well for them in Games 1 and 2.
However, the offense continued to click, scoring four times on their final 24 shots over the final 37 minutes. Both Seth Jarvis and Jordan Martinook contributed a goal and an assist. Jarvis now enjoys a four-game point streak and Martinook has tallied two points in each game of the series to date.
New Jersey Devils Betting Outlook
The Devils leveraged a fast start in their successful bid to outlast the Hurricanes in Sunday’s win. After struggling to solve the Hurricanes defense on the road, the Devils seized a 3-0 lead in the first 13 minutes, and remained resilient in the face of a subsequent Hurricanes rally.
Goaltending remains a worry for this club, however. While Vitek Vanecek was perfect while burdened with little work early on, he wilted under heavy attack and has now allowed 13 total goals in his three starts in these playoffs.
A day to remember for the Hughes' Family 🤩
✅ Luke Hughes makes his playoff debut
✅ Luke Hughes with two assists
✅ Jack Hughes with two goals and two assists pic.twitter.com/XKCFFbroQE— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 7, 2023
Up front, the Hughes brothers stole the show in Game 3. Jack Hughes extended his current points streak to six games with two goals and two assists, while rearguard Luke Hughes chipped in a pair of helpers in his NHL playoff debut.
Timo Meier finally recorded his first point of the playoffs with the first goal of the game, and Dawson Mercer ended a three-game drought with three assists.
Hurricanes vs Devils Game 4 Prediction
The Devils finally rediscovered their offensive touch, but will likely have to keep scoring in bunches to counter what has been dismal goaltending.
Are the veteran Hurricanes wearing down or just having an off night? Until they prove otherwise, they offer value as underdogs against a Devils squad that has struggled to find a consistent groove.
The Pick: Hurricanes (+125); OVER 5.5 (-115)
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Daniel has been writing about sports and sports betting for over 23 years. The seasoned pro has contributed to the likes of Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, NESN, Bleacher Report, OddsShark, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine.
