Carolina vs New Jersey Prediction: the Hurricanes Almost Made It to the Finals

Prediction for the NHL Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils match, which will take place on May 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Carolina is close to the Eastern Conference finals. They are just one win away from that point, and it's a home one. The Hurricanes played 41 games in PNC Arena last year, getting 28 victories in overtime and shootout. Note that in the current playoffs, the Hurricanes have played five home games, winning four. Overall, Carolina has excellent prospects in the upcoming match to close out the series.

New Jersey recovered and returned from 0-2 in the series with the Rangers, but things are different with Carolina. The Devils have no more chances to make a mistake. A loss in the upcoming game would send them home till the start of the next season. The fourth game was a particular failure for the Devils. They suffered a devastating home defeat against the Hurricanes, conceding six pucks and scoring only one.

• Carolina has won four of the last five games.
• The last four meetings between the opponents ended with the total over.

Analysts believe that the Hurricanes will put a point in the series. In this draw of the playoffs, Carolina looks relatively stable and convincing, while New Jersey is constantly catching up. Also, this game will take place at PNC Arena, where the Hurricanes will feel fans' support. Just in case, we suggest betting on the first team's victory.