The Boston Bruins will look to keep up their winning ways when they host the New Jersey Devils tonight. Boston has been dominant at home recently and has gone 6-1 SU in its last seven games at TD Garden. The Bruins opened as heavy favorites vs the Devils, who are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games.
- The Devils are 5-20 SU in their last 25 games against the Bruins.
- The total has gone OVER in six of the Devils’ last seven games with no days off between games.
- Brad Marchand leads the Bruins with 48 points this season.
It’s been a rough few weeks for New Jersey. The Devils are allowing teams to average 3.6 goals per game during this tough stretch and are 1-7 SU in their last eight road games. Although defensively the Devils have been atrocious, their offense hasn’t contributed either as Jersey has only managed five goals in its last four games and top forward Taylor Hall is expected to miss tonight’s game with a hand injury.
For the Bruins, January has been their playground. The Bruins are leading the league in scoring this month (4.38 goals per game), are 6-2 SU in their last eight games, and are 9-3 ATS in their last 12. This surge has propelled Boston to within five points of the Tampa Bay Lightning for first in the Eastern Conference. Goaltending has certainly played a part in the Bruins’ success recently as Tuukka Rask is 14-3 SU in his last 17 starts and is ranked fourth in GAA this season at 2.17.
The total opened at 5.5 and an UNDER may be the best wager for bettors. The UNDER has hit in four of the Bruins’ last six games at home and they’re holding teams to 2.25 goals per game in January. The UNDER has also hit in four of the last five games in this matchup.
New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Boston Bruins are 27-10-8 overall while the New Jersey Devils are 24-14-8. As for the totals, Boston is 21-23-1 on the OU, and New Jersey is 25-20-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs New Jersey injuries news.
This game puts the Bruins, most recently No. 1 in the OddsShark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Devils, who rate a No. 9 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.29 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 22 at 3.04 goals allowed. The Bruins power play is averaging 21.13% while the Devils defense kills off 83.54% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New Jersey was a 3-0 loser in its last match at home against the Red Wings. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Canadiens on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -163 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- New Jersey is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
- New Jersey is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
- New Jersey is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Boston is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
- Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey home to Nashville, Thursday, January 25
Boston at Ottawa, Thursday, January 25
