NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Predators
The New Jersey Devils clash with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, March 26.
Predators Great Value against Devils
The best bet could be taking the Predators to simply achieve a victory over the Devils. Our prediction can be taken at -115 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.
Previous H2H Was Devils Overtime Win
New Jersey Devils got the win in their previous game. A 6-4 triumph occurred on the road at American Airlines Center when playing Dallas Stars. Dougie Hamilton landed 2 points, including 1 goal and 1 assist.
Nashville Predators won their last game 6-3, making it five victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Bridgestone Arena against San Jose Sharks. Jonathan Marchessault managed 3 points, all of them were assists.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Devils beat the Predators when the teams last met. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Prudential Center. The Devils have beaten the Predators on three consecutive occasions. Going back over 10 meetings, they have lost 6 of the past 10 head-to-head clashes.
Starting Goalies
Jacob Markstrom (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
21-16-1
3.1
.884
0
23/24
23-23-0
2.78
.905
2
Juuse Saros (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
26-19-7
3.1
.895
0
23/24
35-24-5
2.86
.906
3
New Jersey Devils – Last 10 Games
7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 33.5 shots on goal, with a 25.7% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 3.1 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.
Jack Hughes is the top points scorer with 18 points, 8 goals and 10 assists, with Jesper Bratt racking up 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.97 goal against average with a .874 save percentage.
Nashville Predators – Last 10 Games
The Predators have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.4 goals from 31.3 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.
The top points scorer is Filip Forsberg with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, while Steven Stamkos is next in line after having 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.65 GAA with a .912 SV%.
New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks
Take on New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
If you’re looking for a value bet, then -115 that Nashville Predators win this NHL game certainly stands out. We’re expecting them to triumph on the Moneyline at attractive odds.
We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.
Key Devils vs Predators stats:
Predators have won 5 consecutive games.Predators have won 7 of their last 10 games.Predators have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.Predators have won 6 of their last 10 games against Devils.Predators Moneyline Probability
If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
Looking for Bigger Odds?
As an option, you could consider the Puck Line where you can back Nashville to cover the spread. That means you need a specific margin of victory to yield a return.
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New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Tight Affair
Nashville Predators are -115 to win against New Jersey Devils who are priced at betting odds of -104. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 53% chance of success.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -141.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New Jersey Devils Stats
Nashville Predators Stats
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.30 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 33.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.5
Penalty Minutes: 7.8
Blocks: 13.4
Faceoff Wins : 30.3
Hits: 15.2
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 4.9
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8
Blocks: 14.5
Faceoff Wins : 28.8
Hits: 16.7
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 4.4
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 25
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8
Blocks: 11.8
Faceoff Wins : 26.8
Hits: 18.6
Giveaways: 14
Takeaways: 6
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.3
Shots: 27.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 7.7
Blocks: 11.6
Faceoff Wins : 26.8
Hits: 20
Giveaways: 14.3
Takeaways: 5.4
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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