The Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and while no teams have been eliminated yet, two are facing potential elimination tonight, Tuesday, April 29th. Both the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils are trailing 3-1 in their respective series against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes. The series between the Hurricanes and Devils has been particularly one-sided, with Carolina securing all three of their victories by multiple goals.
Consequently, the Hurricanes are overwhelming favorites to advance to the next round, listed with very short odds, while the Devils are significant underdogs, considered the team with the longest odds among those currently down 3-1 in their series.
Looking ahead to Game 5, Carolina enters as a strong favorite on the moneyline, while New Jersey is the underdog according to the latest consensus odds. The total goals line for the game is set at 5.5.
Advanced projection models can simulate NHL games thousands of times to identify favorable betting opportunities, particularly for player proposition bets. These insights are valuable for constructing parlay bets, including same-game parlays, across various betting platforms.
Recommended Same-Game Parlay (SGP) for Devils vs. Hurricanes
Based on these projections, here are three highly-rated player props suggested for Tuesday`s Game 5 matchup between the Devils and Hurricanes, along with the potential payout if combined into a same-game parlay:
Devils-Hurricanes SGP (+518 Payout)
- Brent Burns Over 1.5 Shots on Goal: Rated highly, projections significantly favor the over.
- Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots on Goal: Also rated highly, projections indicate exceeding this total is likely. Stankoven has frequently surpassed his shots on goal prop in recent games against strong defensive teams.
- Sebastian Aho Over 2.5 Shots on Goal: This prop offers plus-money odds and is strongly rated, with projections indicating he is likely to reach at least 3 shots in the game.
This suggested parlay focuses on key players exceeding their expected shot totals in what is a crucial elimination game for the Devils.
