Jobing.com Arena hosts an NHL battle between the Phoenix Coyotes and the visiting New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

The Devils will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 4-2-1 this season, while the Coyotes are 3-3-2. New Jersey is 2-3-2 against the total, while Phoenix is 4-3-1 versus the number.



View New Jersey vs Phoenix Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook NHL line for this matchup, Phoenix sat as -120 favorites. The total was set at 5.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Coyotes rated this week at No. 12 and the Devils sitting at No. 20.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Phoenix's No. 13-ranked offense (2.8 goals per game) against a Devils defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.3 goals per game allowed. The Coyotes Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.6% rate while the Devils have a 89.7% rate on the penalty kill.

Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 3-0 Sportsbook as they battled the Kings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at +153 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Coyotes were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Stars. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Dallas at +105 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for PUSH bettors.


New Jersey Devils Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Buffalo are 5-5
After playing Los Angeles are 5-5-2
After a win are 5-5

Phoenix Coyotes Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Dallas are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few Devils at Coyotes trends to consider:
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
New Jersey is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 12 games
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Phoenix is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games


Next up:
New Jersey at Dallas, Saturday, October 29
Phoenix home to Los Angeles, Saturday, October 29