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New Jersey Devils Favored as Pittsburgh Penguins Face Playoff Elimination in Interconference Matchup

In an upcoming interconference hockey matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the New Jersey Devils in the Garden State. Pittsburgh is coming off a 5-0 win against Chicago, while New Jersey suffered a 7-2 loss to Boston in their last game. The Devils have historically had the upper hand in the past 10 meetings, with an 8-2 record, but the Penguins secured a 7-3 victory in their last game in March. New Jersey is currently the betting favorite with odds starting at -210 and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our Penguins vs. Devils prediction for Friday night's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Penguins +180 | Devils -210
• Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-147) | Devils -1.5 (+124)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 68%.

Pittsburgh vs New Jersey Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins have been struggling in their recent games, but they managed to secure a win against Chicago after a disappointing loss in the first half of the home-and-home set. The team has been eliminated from playoff contention and currently stands seventh in the Metropolitan Division. They are below average in scoring, ranking 18th with an average of 2.94 goals per game, and are particularly weak in defense, ranking 30th by allowing 3.53 goals per game. Despite these challenges, the Penguins have a strong power play success rate of 25% and are 18th in penalty killing, successfully navigating 77.9% of their shorthanded situations. In their recent win against Chicago, Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson contributed to the 4-0 victory, with Tristan Jarry making 26 saves to earn the shutout win. The team is expected to start Jarry in goal for their next game. With a power ranking of 9, the Penguins currently rank 19th in offense, 31st in defense, and have a record of 32-35-12 for the season.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils had their three-game win streak come to an end with a lopsided loss to the Bruins. Despite the defeat, the Devils have secured a playoff spot and currently sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division. They have been strong on both special teams, ranking third in power play success and penalty killing. However, they struggled defensively in the recent loss to Boston. Jack Hughes, Jonas Siegenthaler, and Dougie Hamilton are all dealing with injuries. The team's offensive and defensive rankings are 16th and 4th, respectively. Their overall record is 41-30-7, and they are currently ranked 11th in power rankings.

Pittsburgh Penguins Facing Playoff Elimination Against New Jersey Devils

Pittsburgh's season is nearing its conclusion, with the Penguins set to face the end next week. Despite their efforts, they are unable to impact the playoff race as New Jersey has already secured a postseason berth, even without key players Hughes and Hamilton. New Jersey had been on a three-game winning streak before suffering a significant loss against Boston in their previous match. The Devils have demonstrated strong performance at home this season with a record of 19-14-5, while the Penguins have struggled on the road, posting a disappointing 12-21-7 record. With Pittsburgh eliminating several players from competition due to their lack of postseason prospects, New Jersey is poised to bounce back from their recent defeat and claim victory in this matchup.

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