The New Jersey Devils will look to rebound at home when they host the Minnesota Wild tonight. The Devils dropped a 2-1 loss to Columbus on Tuesday and have lost three of their last four home games. Despite the loss, New Jersey opened as a -143 favorite to win its sixth straight game vs Minnesota.
- The Devils are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games after a loss.
- The Wild are 3-9 SU and ATS in their last 12 games on the road vs teams with winning records.
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of the Wild’s last 14 games on Thursday.
The Devils will need a huge scoring effort to avoid another multi-game losing streak. New Jersey has had six stretches of losing two games or more this season, which is the most by any team currently in a playoff position.
That means eighth-year forward Taylor Hall will need to step up as he has been electric this season with 63 points. Since January 2, he has scored 27 points in 19 games. Luckily for the Devils, they get to face backup Wild goaltender Alex Stalock, who has allowed six goals in his last two appearances. For bettors looking to back Jersey, it would be important to note the Devils have won five straight vs the Wild, outscoring them 19-12 in those games.
The total opened at 6 and bettors should give heavy consideration to the OVER. Minnesota is the worst defensive road team in the league, allowing over 3.57 goals per game. The total has also gone OVER in three of the four last games in this matchup.
Minnesota Wild vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Minnesota Wild have seen them go 32-20-7 so far this season, while the New Jersey Devils are at 31-21-8. In totals betting, the Devils are 32-27-1, while the Wild are 31-26-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Wild-Devils odds would favor the Wild if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New Jersey is rated No. 27 in the current OddsShark poll, while Minnesota is at No. 5.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Jersey's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 3.02 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.86 goals allowed. The Devils power play is averaging 19.05% while the Wild defense kills off 80.86% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota was a 5-3 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Islanders. They won as -131 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
New Jersey lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Blue Jackets on February 20. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at -116 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games
- Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Minnesota is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
- New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games
- New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at New York, Friday, February 23
New Jersey home to New York, Saturday, February 24
