NHL betting odds interest swings to the New Jersey Devils at Minnesota battle on Sunday at Xcel Energy Center as the Wild try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting New Jersey Devils opened as 136 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
A 2.8-2.5 result in favor of the Wild is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the New Jersey Devils have seen them go 20-17-5 so far this season, while the Wild are at 22-11-8. In totals betting, the Minnesota Wild are 14-19-8, while the Devils are 11-18-13. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs New Jersey injuries news.
The Minnesota Wild sit at No. 22 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the New Jersey Devils sit at a No. 27 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Minnesota Wild No. 13-ranked offense (2.68 goals per game) against a New Jersey Devils defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.4 goals per game allowed. The Wild Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.18% rate while the Devils have a 82.4% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Bruins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -115 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Stars on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Wild at +120 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games on the road
- New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
- New Jersey is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games
- Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
- Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
- Minnesota is 5-9-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing New Jersey
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey at St. Louis, Tuesday, January 12th
Minnesota home to Buffalo, Tuesday, January 12th
