The reeling New Jersey Devils are mired in a five-game losing streak, making it a perfect time to target Carolina Hurricanes winger Martin Necas' shot total. Here are our top NHL shot-prop picks from Tuesday's eight-game slate.
New Jersey's skid is largely the result of unsustainably poor puck luck. Despite driving five-on-five possession with a 56.3 Corsi For percentage, the Devils rank 30th in shooting percentage (6.3) and 31st in save percentage (.857) during their skid.
Statistical correction is coming, but a road tilt against the Hurricanes definitely doesn't line up as a slump-busting matchup. Carolina has won four straight home games and paces the NHL in five-on-five CF% when adjusted for score and venue.
To top it all off, the winner of this marquee Metropolitan matchup will sit alone in first place of the division.