New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions, Jan 04, 2026

Jan 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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New Jersey Devils

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The upcoming NHL matchup between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes on January 4, 2026, promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have had mixed form recently, with the Devils winning only 1 of their last 5 matches, while the Hurricanes have won 2.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Hurricanes as the away team, with odds of 2.14 compared to the Devils’ odds of 2.84. Our model prediction also leans towards the Hurricanes, giving them a 45.3% chance of victory, with a home win probability of 32.4% and a draw likelihood of 22%.

Tactically, the Hurricanes may have the edge with their recent form and ability to convert opportunities into goals. However, the Devils will have the advantage of playing on home ice, which could give them the boost they need to secure a positive result.

With both teams evenly matched, this game is likely to be closely contested, with the final score predicted to be 2:3 in favor of the Hurricanes. It will be interesting to see how the match unfolds and which team will come out on top.

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New Jersey
33.8%		 Draw
22.3%		 Carolina
44%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 9.35% New Jersey Devils: 3.15%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.83 4.42 2.21
Pinnacle 2.84 4.18 2.14

Latest Results

31.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – New Jersey Devils – 2:3
30.12.25 Toronto Maple Leafs – New Jersey Devils – 4:0
27.12.25 New Jersey Devils – Washington Capitals – 3:4 OT
23.12.25 New York Islanders – New Jersey Devils – 2:1
21.12.25 New Jersey Devils – Buffalo Sabres – 1:3		 01.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 5:7
30.12.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:1
29.12.25 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Rangers – 3:2 OT
27.12.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Detroit Red Wings – 5:2
23.12.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Florida Panthers – 2:5

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 12 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Jersey won 1.
  • Recent form of New Jersey has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Carolina has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Carolina may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Carolina has had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New Jersey won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 51:73. (average 2.6:3.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, New Jersey won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 27:25. (average 3.4:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.10.25 Carolina Hurricanes – New Jersey Devils – 6:3
    29.04.25 Carolina Hurricanes – New Jersey Devils – 5:4 OT
    27.04.25 New Jersey Devils – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:5
    25.04.25 New Jersey Devils – Carolina Hurricanes – 3:2 OT
    22.04.25 Carolina Hurricanes – New Jersey Devils – 3:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 39 27 3 7 2 159:88 67
    2 Dallas Stars 41 21 4 7 9 143:113 57
    3 Minnesota Wild 41 17 7 7 10 129:108 55
    4 Edmonton Oilers 41 15 5 6 15 137:138 46
    5 Vegas Golden Knights 38 13 4 11 10 119:119 45
    6 Anaheim Ducks 40 13 8 3 16 137:141 45
    7 San Jose Sharks 40 11 9 3 17 124:139 43
    8 Seattle Kraken 38 12 5 7 14 99:112 41
    9 Los Angeles Kings 39 11 5 9 14 102:107 41
    10 Utah Mammoth 41 14 5 3 19 126:118 41
    11 Nashville Predators 40 13 5 4 18 114:133 40
    12 Calgary Flames 40 14 4 4 18 108:117 40
    13 St. Louis Blues 41 15 0 8 18 101:143 38
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 40 13 2 7 18 112:130 37
    15 Vancouver Canucks 39 10 6 3 20 112:136 35
    16 Winnipeg Jets 39 13 2 4 20 113:122 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Detroit Red Wings 42 17 7 4 14 130:134 52
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 40 19 5 3 13 135:107 51
    3 Carolina Hurricanes 40 15 9 3 13 135:122 51
    4 Montreal Canadiens 40 14 8 6 12 137:136 50
    5 New York Islanders 41 15 7 4 15 116:117 48
    6 Philadelphia Flyers 39 13 7 7 12 119:114 47
    7 Washington Capitals 41 19 2 5 15 133:118 47
    8 Buffalo Sabres 39 15 6 4 14 124:121 46
    9 Florida Panthers 39 18 3 3 15 126:124 45
    10 Pittsburgh Penguins 39 15 3 9 12 126:126 45
    11 Toronto Maple Leafs 40 15 4 6 15 134:134 44
    12 New Jersey Devils 40 14 7 2 17 109:120 44
    13 Boston Bruins 41 15 6 2 18 130:134 44
    14 Ottawa Senators 39 14 5 5 15 129:127 43
    15 New York Rangers 42 12 7 5 18 109:116 43
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 39 10 7 6 16 118:131 40

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (20.72%)

    2. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.35%)

    3. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.35%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.61%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.25 (7.98%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.79%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.64%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 17.5 (4.68%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 24.5 (3.34%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 26 (3.15%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 33.5 (2.44%)

    12. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2%)

    13. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    14. New York Rangers: 53.5 (1.53%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.34%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.34%)

    17. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.34%)

    18. Winnipeg Jets: 71 (1.15%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.04%)

    20. New York Islanders: 91 (0.9%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.54%)

    23. Columbus Blue Jackets: 163.5 (0.5%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Calgary Flames: 251 (0.33%)

    27. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 276 (0.3%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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