- The Penguins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Devils
- Devils vs. Penguins Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: SNPT | RSN | MSG
The New Jersey Devils (28-28) visit PPG Paints Arena to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-15) on Feb. 26 in Pittsburgh, PA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Penguins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+150).
The Devils vs. Penguins Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Devils vs. Penguins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Devils | +1.5 -185 | 6 -120 | +135 |
| Penguins | -1.5 +150 | 6 +100 | -160 |
Devils vs Penguins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Penguins will win this game with 75.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Devils vs Penguins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Devils will cover the spread with 70.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.85 Units / 41% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 37% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 away games (+9.25 Units / 32% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the 1P Puck Line in 6 of their last 7 away games (+6.15 Units / 58% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 games (+3.30 Units / 12% ROI)
Penguins Best Bets & Trends
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+12.65 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 games (+10.60 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+8.55 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.95 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 games (+6.00 Units / 31% ROI)
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 19-39 against the spread this NHL season (-25.9 Units / -30.82% ROI).
- Devils are 28-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.4 Units /-7.5% ROI
- Devils are 22-35 when betting the Over for -16.5 Units / -25.68% ROI
- Devils are 35-22 when betting the Under for +11.25 Units /17.61% ROI
Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Penguins are 34-22 against the spread this NHL season (+13.55 Units /15.84% ROI).
- Penguins are 29-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.25 Units / 4.97% ROI
- Penguins are 29-25 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 2.77% ROI
- Penguins are 25-29 when betting the Under for -7.35 Units / -11.77% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Penguins vs Devils
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel (PIT) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -145 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Penguins vs Devils
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel (PIT) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 2.5 -165 | 2.5 +125 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 +130 | 3.5 -185 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -135 |
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Penguins
The Devils were 17-12 (.586) when tied after the first period last season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Devils are 1-16 (.059) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .124
The Devils were 34-3 (.919) when leading after the second period last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .852
The Devils are 1-19 (.050) when trailing after the second period this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .136
Penguins: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Penguins are 11-25 (.306) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 60-74 (.448) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 5-82 (.057) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .152
The Penguins are winless (0-17) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .171
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Devils scored on 5% of rush chances while trailing last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Devils averaged 15.9 high danger chances per game last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
Penguins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins scored on 12% of second chance opportunities last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Penguins have 30 forecheck chances while leading this month — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have scored on 8% of rush chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Penguins have 7.3 slot shots per game in the second period this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.9
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Devils have allowed 154 forecheck chances this season — 7th most among NHL Teams
The Devils allowed 0.7 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Devils allowed 2.92 expected goals per game last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Penguins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Penguins made 1.0 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7
The Penguins have allowed opponents to score on 6% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
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