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New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Enterprise Center — Saint Louis, MO

Article updated Dec 16, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New Jersey Devils are set to face the St. Louis Blues in a matchup where the Devils are the clear favorites with a strong 20-10-3 record, placing them in second in the

Game outlook

The New Jersey Devils are set to face the St. Louis Blues in a matchup where the Devils are the clear favorites with a strong 20-10-3 record, placing them in second in the Metropolitan Division. The Blues, with a 5-5 record, are struggling and have the third-worst record in the Central Division. Despite the odds opening at -170 in favor of the Devils, there has been no movement in the line. Stay tuned for our prediction on who will come out on top in this game and take advantage of the best sports betting promos available.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Devils -170 | Blues +149

Spread: Devils -1.5 (+155) | Blues +1.5 (-175)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 63%.

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils are having a successful season, with their offense performing well and scoring an average of 3.33 goals per game. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt lead the top line with 26 goals and 54 assists, while other players like Nico Hischier, Stefan Noesen, and Timo Meier have also contributed to the offense. Defensively, the team has been strong, allowing only 2.61 goals per game with solid performances from players like Johnathan Kovacevic, Jonas Seigenthaler, Dougie Hamilton, and Brenden Dillon. Jacob Markstrom has been impressive in goal with a .908 save percentage. Overall, the Devils are ranked 9th in offense, 6th in defense, and have a power ranking of 1 with a 7-4 record.

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St. Louis Blues Analysis

The St. Louis Blues are currently experiencing a challenging season, with their offense struggling to score goals and their defense also falling short in preventing opponents from scoring. While Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas have shown strong performances, the rest of the offense has been lacking. Only four players have managed to score seven or more goals, leaving the team vulnerable to opponents. On the defensive end, Colton Parayko and Ryan Suter have performed well, but the unit as a whole has allowed opponents easy access to shots on goal. The one bright spot has been goaltender Joel Hofer, who has put up solid numbers in terms of save percentage and goals-against average. With a power ranking of 21 and a below-average offensive and defensive performance, the Blues have a record of 5-5. In their recent matchups, New Jersey has had success against St. Louis, going 2-1-0. To make informed decisions and potentially increase profits, it is recommended to seek advice from the Best NHL Handicappers.

New Jersey Devils Poised for Dominance in Upcoming Game Against St. Louis Blues

The New Jersey Devils are having a successful season and are poised to assert their dominance in this upcoming game. With an average of 3.33 goals per game, the Devils' forward unit led by players such as Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt are expected to generate numerous scoring opportunities through precise passing and strategic puck movement. Defensively, the Devils allow only 2.61 goals per game and are well-equipped to stifle the St. Louis Blues' offense, which averages just 2.59 goals per game. Key players like Johnathan Kovacevic and Jonas Seigenthaler will play a crucial role in creating turnovers and limiting shots on goal, allowing goaltender Jacob Markstrom to showcase his skills with crucial saves. With a strong performance anticipated, it is recommended to consider taking the Devils money line as home favorites in this match-up.

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SportsJaw Devils vs Blues archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Devils vs Blues matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New Jersey Devils-170 → -191Moved
  • Moneyline · St. Louis Blues+149 → +170Moved
  • Spread · New Jersey Devils-1.5 (+155) → -1.5 (+136)Moved
  • Spread · St. Louis Blues+1.5 (-175) → +1.5 (-156)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New Jersey Devils
7-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
St. Louis Blues
5-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-17T03:15:40.641Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-27St. Louis Blues 3 · New Jersey Devils 0
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New Jersey Devils defeated St. Louis Blues 4-1

New Jersey Devils defeated St. Louis Blues 4-1 on December 17, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. New Jersey Devils' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New Jersey Devils -1.5 (+136) spread, New Jersey Devils covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Total · Under 5.5 (-110)Win
  • GeauxtigersMoneyline · New Jersey Devils -173Win
  • PremierPicksTotal · Under 5.5 (-110)Win