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NHL Predictions: Jan 4 Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars

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Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils

Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 1-0 Devils

How to Watch:

US TV: Fan Duel Sports South; MSGSN; ESPN+

Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

We close out NHL predictions with a Metropolitan Division matchup between the Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils. Brandon Bussi is expected to draw the start after Frederik Andersen played against Colorado the night before. Carolina is 5-4-1 entering Saturday’s game against Colorado. Sebastian Aho is first in assists (24) and points (40) so far this season.

Jake Allen is the projected starter for the Devils, who are also 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. However, New Jersey has picked up victories in its last two games. This includes a 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Saturday. Jesper Bratt leads the club in assists (24) and points (33) so far this season.

Both teams are in the backend of back-to-back games. However, Carolina should get the win.

Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-3.

Prop Bets of the Night

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Canadiens versus the Stars is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.

As for individual props, take Cole Caufield to score an anytime goal for Montreal. On the Dallas side, take Thomas Harley to register at least one assist.

Main photo by: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.

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