The New Jersey Devils will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Penguins pay a visit to Prudential Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New Jersey Devils were listed earlier today as 162 moneyline underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.1-2.6 result in favor of the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Jersey Devils bring a 28-37-14 record to the battle against the 49-19-11 Penguins. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen New Jersey go 28-31-20 so far and the Penguins go 45-29-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 10-rated Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the No. 26-rated New Jersey Devils in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Jersey's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.23 goals per game, against a Penguins defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.81 goals allowed. The Devils power play is averaging 17.28% while the Penguins defense kills off 80.4% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh was a 4-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Blue Jackets. They won as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
New Jersey was a 1-0 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Flyers. They won as favorites, while the total score of 1 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New Jersey
- New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- New Jersey is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games
- New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Toronto, Saturday, April 8th
New Jersey home to New York, Saturday, April 8th
