2023 begins with five games on the ice in the National Hockey League, including a premier Metropolitan Division matchup. Read on for our Best Bets based on our NHL odds.
The Carolina Hurricanes have won 10 straight games, surging to the top of the Metropolitan Division and overtaking the New Jersey Devils in the process.
The slumping Devils have managed just two wins in their past 10 games, which opened the door for Carolina to storm past them.
It does make for a compelling matchup, though, as both teams have dominated puck possession. The Hurricanes rank first and the Devils second in both five-on-five score-and-venue-adjusted shot attempts and expected goals.