New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In a showdown at the TD Garden, two teams face off on the ice in a highly anticipated afternoon game. The New Jersey Devils, coming off a solid 4-1 road victory against the Florida Panthers, will be taking on the Boston Bruins. Boston, meanwhile, secured a close 4-3 overtime win against St. Louis in their previous game. The Bruins have an impressive record against the Devils, with eight wins, two ties, and no losses in their last ten meetings. The most recent encounter on December 30, 2023, saw the Bruins secure a 5-2 home victory, avenging their earlier 2-1 overtime road loss on December 13. As for the betting odds, Boston opens as the favorite with a -175 line, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Devils +150 | Bruins -175

Spread: Devils +1.5 (-165) | Bruins -1.5 (+145)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 64%.

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils recently ended a two-game losing streak by defeating the Florida Panthers on the road. With this victory, the Devils now have a record of 22-15-3 for the season and currently stand fifth in the Metropolitan Division standings, trailing the top-ranked New York Rangers by seven points. They are also five points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for the final guaranteed playoff spot and one point behind the New York Islanders for the second wild card spot. In terms of scoring, the Devils are tied for fourth place, averaging 3.55 goals per game this season. However, their defense ranks 28th, allowing an average of 3.50 goals per game. On the power play, New Jersey is performing well, ranking fourth with a success rate of 27.9%. However, their penalty killing is weaker, ranking 23rd as they successfully navigate through 77.2% of their shorthanded situations. In their recent game against Florida, the Devils demonstrated a strong offense and quality goaltending, leading to their victory. They outshot their opponents 12-8 in the first period and secured a 2-0 lead by the end of that period. Alexander Holtz scored the opening goal with assists from Simon Nemec and Curtis Lazar, while Jesper Bratt added another goal with an assist from Michael McLeod. Although they were outshot 13-5 in the second period, both teams managed to score a goal, leaving the Devils still ahead 3-1 going into the second intermission. Erik Haula extended their lead to 3-0 with an assist from Nico Hischier, but they conceded a goal later in the period. In the third period, the Devils were outshot 16-5 but managed to score the only goal, with John Marino hitting the empty net to secure the win. Goalie Nico Daws made 36 saves for the Devils in this game. Overall, the Devils have had a decent season, ranking seventh in power rankings and seventh in offense, averaging 3.54 goals per game. However, their defense ranks poorly, 28th overall, allowing an average of 3.59 points against per game. Starting your Sunday with Nico Daws highlights. pic.twitter.com/YaSgwcaGy0