Devils vs. Hurricanes Prediction and Odds - May 3, 2023

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 7:00PM ET as the New Jersey Devils square off with the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Devils vs. Hurricanes, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Devils vs. Hurricanes

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Devils-Hurricanes NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Hurricanes a 52% chance of winning against the Devils.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is the NHL's postseason elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

Sixteen teams, including the Devils and Hurricanes, made the NHL Playoffs 2023, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.

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Devils vs. Hurricanes Game Odds

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+225), Devils +1.5 (-265)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes -110, Devils -104
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (+120/-130)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are -1.5 favorites against the Devils, with +225 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Devils (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -265.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Hurricanes and Devils are currently at minus-money betting odds to win on Wednesday.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -130.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Devils (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Devils vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 @ +225 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Hurricanes @ -110 via BetMGM (52% probability)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ +120 via PointsBet (3.7% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Even though the Devils are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Hurricanes -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+120) that are available from PointsBet.

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Devils vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Hurricanes? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Devils and Hurricanes.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Wednesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Devils vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho an ** chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 36.6% chance of netting an anytime goal**.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 7.8% probability
• Timo Meier: 5.7% probability
• Jesper Bratt: 4.5% probability
• Erik Haula: 4.1% probability
• Tomas Tatar: 3.6% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 8.1% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 5.3% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 4.6% probability
• Stefan Noesen: 3.9% probability
• Jack Drury: 3.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 33.0% probability
• Timo Meier: 25.2% probability
• Jesper Bratt: 23.3% probability
• Erik Haula: 20.6% probability
• Tomas Tatar: 18.6% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 36.6% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 25.1% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 22.0% probability
• Stefan Noesen: 19.4% probability
• Jack Drury: 17.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Devils vs. Hurricanes on Wednesday May 3, 2023.

Devils vs. Hurricanes 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Devils in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Wednesday May 3, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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