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New Jersey Devils Favored in Matchup Against Minnesota Wild in Monday Night Game at Prudential Center

Monday night's game at Prudential Center will feature the Minnesota Wild (41-28-5) facing off against the New Jersey Devils (39-29-7) in the second game of their home and home series. The Wild will be looking to move up the Western Conference standings with a win, but they are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Devils in their previous matchup. Minnesota has had success against New Jersey in the past, boasting a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games. However, the Devils currently lead the season series 1-0. New Jersey is the betting favorite with opening odds of -150, and the line has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Minnesota Wild vs. New Jersey Devils prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wild +130 | Devils -150
• Spread: Wild +1.5 (-210) | Devils -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 60%.

Minnesota vs New Jersey Stats

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild suffered a loss to the Devils in their last game, marking their third loss in their last four games. Despite this, they remain tied with St. Louis for seventh in the Western Conference standings, two points behind Los Angeles and Edmonton. Their next game on Monday presents an opportunity to close this gap with a win.

The Wild average 2.69 goals per game and scored two goals on 24 shots in their last outing. Matt Boldy leads the team with 62 points, followed by Marco Rossi with 55 points and Kirill Kaprizov with 52 points. Defensively, Minnesota has given up an average of 2.82 goals per game, ranking 12th in the league. In their last game, they allowed five goals and will need to tighten up defensively to secure a win.

Filip Gustavsson saved 28 of 33 shots faced in the previous game, holding a 2.51 GAA and .916 save percentage for the season. Declan Chisholm is listed as questionable for the upcoming game. The team holds a power ranking of 30 and is ranked 27th in offense, 11th in defense, and has a record of 41-28-5 this season.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils rebounded from a recent loss to Winnipeg with a victory over Minnesota in their last game. They currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing Tampa Bay by six points. The team will aim to narrow the gap and secure a series win when they face off on Monday. New Jersey has been performing well offensively, averaging 2.97 goals per game, and scored five goals in their most recent outing. Jesper Bratt leads the team in points with 86, followed by Jack Hughes with 70 and Nico Hischier with 62. Defensively, the Devils have given up an average of 2.63 goals per game and allowed just two in their previous contest. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom had a solid performance, saving 22 of 24 shots. Cody Glass is questionable for the upcoming game. The Devils hold a power ranking of 11 and rank 17th in offense and 5th in defense. In recent matchups, Minnesota has gone 3-0-0 against New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils Showing Strong Offense and Special Teams Performance, Favored in Matchup Against Struggling Minnesota Wild

The New Jersey Devils have shown strong offensive and special teams performance in their recent games, winning two out of their last three matches. Scoring a total of 10 goals and converting over 28% of their power play opportunities, the Devils have demonstrated efficiency in both areas. On the other hand, the Minnesota Wild have struggled defensively, allowing 12 goals in their previous three games, with a low ranking of 31st in penalty kills. Despite a slightly better special teams performance, the Wild have only scored five goals in their last three road games. With the Devils boasting a solid defense, conceding only nine goals in their last three home games and ranking fifth in penalty kills, they are likely to limit the offensive prowess of the Wild. Therefore, it is advisable to consider the New Jersey Devils on the money line for this matchup.

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