The Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-3, on a three-game losing streak) go on the road against the New Jersey Devils (22-17-2) at Prudential Center. The game on Sunday, Jan. 4 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Sunday's game.

The Devils have gone 5-4-1 over their last 10 contests, totaling 20 goals while conceding 19 in that period. On 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (18.2%).

Hurricanes vs. Devils Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Devils 4, Hurricanes 3.

Moneyline Pick: Devils (+105)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes (24-14-3 overall) have a 9-3-12 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
Carolina is 8-2-1 (17 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
In the eight games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
Carolina has scored exactly two goals in five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 28 games (21-4-3, 45 points).
In the 16 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-5-1 to record 21 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 23-8-2 (48 points).
The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Hurricanes finished 1-5-1 in those contests (three points).

Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils (22-17-2 overall) have posted a record of 7-2-9 in games that have gone to OT this season.
In the 14 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
In eight games this season when the Devils ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (2-6-0).
When New Jersey has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned five points (2-1-1 record).
The Devils have earned 37 points in their 25 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, New Jersey has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 14 games and registered 20 points with a record of 9-3-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 8-14-2 (18 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 12-3-0 to register 24 points.

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