New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils will be heading on the short trip to Boston to take on the Bruins in an important Eastern Conference matchup this Saturday, with a scheduled game start
Game outlook
The New Jersey Devils will be heading on the short trip to Boston to take on the Bruins in an important Eastern Conference matchup this Saturday, with a scheduled game start time of 7:00 PM EST. The Devils are currently in tenth place in the conference with a record of 7-4, while the Bruins are in second place of the conference, boasting a 20-7-6 record. Boston is the betting favourite at -160, according to current odds.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Devils +135 | Bruins -160
Spread: Devils +1.5 (-180) | Bruins -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 62%.
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils have had an exciting week of NHL play, culminating in a decisive 6-2 victory over Ottawa on Friday night. Prior to this, they had a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Columbus on Wednesday night. With a power ranking of 12, the Devils hold an average of 3.42 goals per game, and have allowed an average of 3.58 goals per game. The Devils are ranked 19-13-2 this season. Offensively, they are ranked 11th in goals per game, 15th in shots, and 9th in shooting percentage and 3rd in scoring percentage on the power play. Defensively, the Devils are in dire straits, ranked 29th in goals allowed per game, 26th in shots allowed, and 29th in save percentage. They are further hindered by a 22nd place penalty killing. Center Curtis Lazar will not be playing in Saturday's game due to injury.