Hurricanes vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5

The Carolina Hurricanes hit the ice in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round against the New Jersey Devils at PNC Arena on Tuesday, April 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Hurricanes lead the series 3-1. The Hurricanes are favored, with -271 odds on the moneyline, in this game against the Devils, who have +220 moneyline odds.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.

Hurricanes vs. Devils Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Devils 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-271)
• 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 have finished 5-6-11 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 47-30-5.
• Carolina has 27 points (12-4-3) in the 19 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the eight games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina has taken 11 points from the 16 games this season when it scored two goals (4-9-3 record).
• The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 56 times, and are 46-7-3 in those games (to register 95 points).
• In the 30 games when Carolina has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 37 points after finishing 17-10-3.
• In the 67 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 38-24-5 (81 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 10-6-1 to record 21 points.

Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils have a 7-7-14 record in overtime games this season and a 42-33-7 overall record.
• New Jersey has earned 27 points (11-9-5) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Devils scored just one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (0-7-2) in those contests.
• New Jersey has earned seven points (3-13-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Devils have scored at least three goals 51 times, earning 84 points from those matchups (40-7-4).
• This season, New Jersey has recorded a lone power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 13-7-2 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, New Jersey has posted a record of 29-22-2 (60 points).
• The Devils have been outshot by opponents 33 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.

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Hurricanes vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TNT
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• Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina

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