The Boston Bruins have just one win in their past six contests, but a trip to New Jersey on Friday may cure what ails them. The Bruins are 12-2 in their last 14 games when facing the Devils, including 5-1 at Prudential Center.
- The UNDER is 10-4 in the Bruins' past 14 games.
- The Devils are one of just eight teams in the NHL to have a losing record at home.
- Ryan Spooner has recorded four assists in the past three games for the Bruins.
The Bruins start a five-game road trip on Friday night, which could help out a struggling Boston team who is 11-3-2 while travelling this season. Boston has called up David Pastrnak from the AHL to fill the void left in the lineup after placing Adam McQuaid on injured reserve Thursday.
The Devils offense has been downright bad this season as they are averaging the third-fewest goals per game in the NHL. It doesn’t help that the Mike Cammalleri, the Devils top scorer, has been placed on I.R. and has not played a game since December 30th.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Boston Bruins in this one, they Bruins listed earlier today as favorites of -115 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.5-1.6 result in favor of the Devils. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Jersey Devils are 20-16-5 so far on the season. The Boston Bruins, meanwhile, are 20-14-4. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen New Jersey go 11-18-12 and the Bruins go 19-17-2 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Boston injuries news.
The Bruins - Devils odds would favor the Bruins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New Jersey is rated No. 27 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Boston is at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Jersey's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.29 goals per game, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.76 goals allowed. The Devils power play is averaging 19.08% while the Bruins defense kills off 82.09% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Capitals. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Devils were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Canadiens. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Montreal at -146 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games
- Boston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games
- New Jersey is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Boston
- New Jersey is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Ottawa, Saturday, January 9th
New Jersey at Minnesota, Sunday, January 10th
