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NHL Predictions: Jan 17 Minnesota Wild vs Buffalo Sabres

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Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils

Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 2-0 Devils

How to Watch:

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

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

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils getting together in a Metropolitan Division matchup. Carolina is expected to give Frederik Andersen the start in the crease. The Hurricanes are 5-4-1 in their previous 10 games, including that blowout win over the Panthers. Sebatian Aho leads the team in assists (30) and points (47).

Jacob Markstrom is the likely starter for the Devils, who are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. However, New Jersey has won its last two games entering this matchup. Nico Hischier leads the club in goals (15) and points (37).

The Devils have a bit more rest. However, the Canes are flying high off the win.Prediction: Panthers win 4-3.

Prediction: Hurricanes win 3-2.

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 Wild and the Sabres is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.

As for individual props, take Quinn Hughes to get a power-play point for Minnesota. On the Buffalo side of things, go with Alex Tuch to get an anytime goal.

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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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