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Hurricanes vs. Devils prediction: Carolina favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils predictions for NHL Saturday.
The New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes will lock horns in the NHL at Prudential Center on Saturday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Hurricanes a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Devils.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Hurricanes vs. Devils matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canes vs. Devils prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Hurricanes and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 53% chance of defeating the Devils.
According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Hurricanes vs. Devils odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hurricanes | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-245) |
| Moneyline | -115 | +100 |
| Total | o5.5 (-142) | u5.5 (+120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hurricanes vs. Devils picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Hurricanes -1.5 | +210 |
| Moneyline | Hurricanes | -115 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +120 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 5.5 total goals.
Hurricanes vs. Devils player props
Who will score a goal in Hurricanes vs. Devils?
According to our model, Nico Hischier is most likely to score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Devils.
Our projections give Hischier a 35.1% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is a 6.9% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 31.0% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 29.7% |
| Sebastian Aho | 28.1% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 23.2% |
| Taylor Hall | 21.4% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 35.1% |
| Jack Hughes | 30.4% |
| Timo Meier | 29.3% |
| Jesper Bratt | 25.3% |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | 19.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 6.5% |
| Sebastian Aho | 5.8% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 5.4% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 4.7% |
| Taylor Hall | 4.1% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 6.9% |
| Jack Hughes | 6.4% |
| Timo Meier | 6.1% |
| Jesper Bratt | 4.9% |
| Dawson Mercer | 3.7% |
Canes vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Devils and Hurricanes at Prudential Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Prudential Center
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Devils on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hurricanes vs. Devils insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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