Devils vs. Hurricanes prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [3/28/2026]

The Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the New Jersey Devils in NHL action at Lenovo Center on Saturday, starting at 5:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Devils vs. Hurricanes game.

This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Devils vs. Canes prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Devils and Hurricanes, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 63% chance of beating the Devils.

According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.

Devils vs. Hurricanes odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Devils	Hurricanes
Puck Line	+1.5 (-142)	-1.5 (+120)
Moneyline	+172	-200
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Devils vs. Hurricanes 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	Devils +1.5	-142
Moneyline	Devils	+172
Total	Under 6.5	-110

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Devils vs. Hurricanes player props

Who will score a goal in Devils vs. Hurricanes?

According to our model, Jack Hughes is most likely to score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Hurricanes.

Our projections give Hughes a 34.2% chance of scoring a goal at Lenovo Center, while the star is a 6.5% chance of registering the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	34.2%
Nico Hischier	32.6%
Timo Meier	29.4%
Jesper Bratt	25.7%
Dawson Mercer	19.0%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	32.3%
Seth Jarvis	30.5%
Nikolaj Ehlers	29.6%
Andrei Svechnikov	26.4%
Logan Stankoven	22.6%

First goal scorer predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	6.5%
Nico Hischier	6.2%
Timo Meier	6.0%
Jesper Bratt	4.2%
Dawson Mercer	3.6%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	First Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	6.2%
Seth Jarvis	6.0%
Nikolaj Ehlers	5.7%
Andrei Svechnikov	5.1%
Logan Stankoven	4.1%

Devils vs. Canes game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's action between the Hurricanes and Devils at Lenovo Center is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
• Venue: Lenovo Center

Conclusion

We predict the Hurricanes, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Devils on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Devils vs. Hurricanes insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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