Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions
2026-01-04 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NJD: 35.5%
CAR: 64.5%
Expected Goals
NJD: 2.18
CAR: 2.94
Total Goals
Median: 4.1
Over 5.5: 25%
Over 6.5: 13%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NJD
Jacob Markstrom - 23-19-1 | 0.883 SV% | 3.07 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
| Stat | NJD | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.884 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.873 | 0.887 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.870 | 0.938 |
| GAA | 3.32 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 88% • NJD at home vs CAR: 3-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | CAR 5 - 2 NJD | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-01-17 | NJD 1 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-01-04 | NJD 1 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-10-09 | CAR 6 - 3 NJD | CAR | NJD |
| 2025-04-29 | CAR 5 - 4 NJD | CAR | CAR |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 00:51 | CAR | Goal |
| 1 | 07:34 | NJD | Goal |
| 2 | 07:47 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 12:16 | CAR | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 64.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 5.1
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.2 - 2.9
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