Hurricanes vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - Oct. 9

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The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils meet in the first game of the season at Lenovo Center on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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With the puck dropping for the start of the NHL season, here is who we project to secure the win in Thursday's action.

Hurricanes vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Hurricanes 4, Devils 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-161)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes had a 47-30-5 record overall, with a 7-6-13 record in games that required overtime, last season.
  • In the 21 games Carolina played that were decided by one goal, it had a 14-4-3 record (good for 31 points).
  • In the nine games last season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Carolina finished 5-11-3 in the 19 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 13 points).
  • The Hurricanes scored three or more goals in 62 games (51-8-3, 105 points).
  • In the 32 games when Carolina scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 37 points by finishing 17-12-3.
  • In the 75 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Carolina was 44-26-5 (93 points).
  • The Hurricanes were outshot by their opponent in 20 games, going 10-9-1 to register 21 points.

Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils (42-33-7 overall) posted a record of 7-8-15 in contests that needed OT last season.
  • New Jersey picked up 28 points (11-9-6) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
  • Last season the Devils recorded only one goal in nine games, and they picked up two points (0-7-2).
  • When New Jersey scored exactly two goals last season, they amassed seven points (3-13-1 record).
  • The Devils scored at least three goals 52 times, accumulating 85 points (40-7-5).
  • Last season New Jersey scored a single power-play goal in 22 games and registered 28 points, with a record of 13-7-2.
  • When it outshot its opponent last season, New Jersey posted a record of 29-22-2 (60 points).
  • The Devils' opponents had more shots in 34 games last season. The Devils finished 14-14-6 in those contests (34 points).

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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Devils AVG Devils Rank
9th 3.24 Goals Scored 2.93 20th
10th 2.8 Goals Allowed 2.68 5th
2nd 31.7 Shots 28.1 17th
1st 24.9 Shots Allowed 26.3 6th
25th 18.7% Power Play % 28.24% 3rd
1st 83.61% Penalty Kill % 82.67% 2nd

Hurricanes vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina

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