While no NHL teams have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs yet, two are on the verge tonight, April 29th. The Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils both trail their respective series 3-1 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 wins by multiple goals. Betting markets reflect this dominance; FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Hurricanes at -4500 to advance, while the Devils are significant underdogs at +1600, representing the longest odds for any team currently down 3-1.
Looking at Game 5 odds, Carolina is listed as a -275 favorite on the moneyline, while New Jersey is a +222 underdog, according to the latest SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5, with the Over at +100 and the Under at -120.
A projection model simulates NHL games thousands of times to offer top-rated player prop picks. These picks are assigned ratings, such as five stars, and can be valuable for building successful parlays, including same-game parlays.
Devils-Hurricanes Same-Game Parlay Pick (+518 odds)
- Brent Burns Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-122): 5 stars
- Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-170): 5 stars
- Sebastian Aho Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+114): 4.5 stars
This particular same-game parlay focuses on three `Over` picks for player shots on goal. The two highly-rated (5-star) selections are for players projected to comfortably exceed 1.5 shots on goal: Brent Burns and Logan Stankoven, both estimated around 2.6 shots. Stankoven has a history of hitting the Over on this prop, especially against strong defensive teams, averaging 2.4 shots in his last five such games. The final component adds value with Sebastian Aho Over 2.5 Shots on Goal at +114 odds. While rated slightly lower (4.5 stars), Aho is still projected to reach 3.0 shots, offering a favorable edge.
