New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils and Minnesota Wild are set to face off in a crucial matchup as both teams vie for playoff spots in their respective conferences. The Devils are
Game outlook
The New Jersey Devils and Minnesota Wild are set to face off in a crucial matchup as both teams vie for playoff spots in their respective conferences. The Devils are currently in third place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 7-4, while the Wild hold the top wild card spot in the Western Conference with a record of 41-27-5. Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, opening at -128 and currently holding a line of -132. For the latest prediction and analysis on this matchup, be sure to check out our Devils vs Wild prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Devils +113 | Wild -132
Spread: Devils +1.5 (-240) | Wild -1.5 (+200)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 57%.
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are currently enjoying a successful season despite facing challenges with their offense. While they are scoring an average of 2.99 goals per game, players such as Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Timo Meier have contributed significantly to the team's performance with a combined total of 72 goals and 118 assists. However, the rest of the offense has struggled to match this level of production, with only seven active skaters reaching 10 goals or more. The team's top-heavy offense has been noted as a potential weakness that opponents can exploit. On the defensive end, the Devils have excelled by allowing only 2.62 goals per game. Players like Johnathan Kovacevic, Brenden Dillon, Luke Hughes, Brett Pesce, and Simon Nemec have contributed to the team's defensive success with strong performances. Goaltender Jake Allen has also played a crucial role with a .912 save percentage, a 2.56 goals-against average, and 8.7 goals saved above average. With a power ranking of 11, the Devils are ranked 16th in offense (scoring an average of 3.00 goals per game), 5th in defense (allowing an average of 2.64 goals per game against them), and currently hold a record of 38-29-7 for the season.