Jets vs Devils Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Jan 27

New Jersey Devils are introduced before the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Newark, N.J.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Jets
  • Jets vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
  • TV Channel: TSN3 | MSGS

The Winnipeg Jets (20-24) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (27-23) on Jan. 27 in Newark, NJ, USA. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm.

The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+190).

The Jets vs. Devils Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.

Jets vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)Moneyline
Jets+1.5 -2355.5 -102+105
Devils-1.5 +1905.5 -118-118

Jets vs Devils Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 58.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Jets vs Devils Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Devils will cover the spread with 53.7% 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


  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+7.05 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 9 of their last 13 games (+7.00 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+6.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.90 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.25 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+7.95 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+6.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have covered the 1P Puck Line in 6 of their last 8 games (+5.15 Units / 43% ROI)

Jets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Jets are 24-27 against the spread this NHL season (-1.3 Units / -1.76% ROI).

  • Jets are 20-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.2 Units /-27.94% ROI
  • Jets are 29-21 when betting the Over for +6.6 Units / 11.75% ROI
  • Jets are 21-29 when betting the Under for -10.4 Units /-18.47% ROI

Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Devils are 19-33 against the spread this NHL season (-19.1 Units /-24.72% ROI).

  • Devils are 27-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -1.3% ROI
  • Devils are 21-30 when betting the Over for -11.9 Units / -20.68% ROI
  • Devils are 30-21 when betting the Under for +7.35 Units / 12.84% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Devils vs Jets

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Kyle Connor (WIN) +155
Jack Hughes (NJ) +165
Mark Scheifele (WIN) +195
Nico Hischier (NJ) +195
Timo Meier (NJ) +225
Gabriel Vilardi (WIN) +260

Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Jets

Player Name Over Under
Timo Meier (NJ) 0.5 -105 0.5 -125
Gabriel Vilardi (WIN) 0.5 -130 0.5 -105
Kyle Connor (WIN) 1.5 +180 1.5 -250
Jack Hughes (NJ) 1.5 +165 1.5 -225
Dawson Mercer (NJ) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165

Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Jets

Player Name Over Under
Timo Meier (NJ) 2.5 -185 2.5 +135
Gabriel Vilardi (WIN) 1.5 -105 1.5 -130
Kyle Connor (WIN) 2.5 -185 2.5 +135
Jack Hughes (NJ) 3.5 +115 3.5 -155
Nico Hischier (NJ) 2.5 +135 2.5 -185

Jets: Keys to the Game vs. Devils

The Jets are 20-30 (.400) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets were 55-25 (.688) last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets are 75-55 (.577) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets are 127-85 (.599) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Jets

The Devils are 27-23 (.540) this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Devils are 2-43 (.044) when trailing after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144

The Devils are 1-18 (.053) when trailing after the second period this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .138

The Devils were 3-23 (.115) when trailing after the first period last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .285

The Jets have scored on 12% of cycle chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Jets have scored on 39% of cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%

The Jets primary assisted on 11 goals in overtime last season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Jets have scored on 34% of cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%

The Devils have scored on 4% of second chance opportunities in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%

The Devils scored on 5% of rush chances while trailing last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Devils had 173 second chance scoring opportunities last season — tied for 4th most among NHL Teams

The Devils had 263.38 expected goals last season — 7th most among NHL Teams

The Jets have a .915 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900

The Jets have allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Jets 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 Jets allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

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 0.8 goals per game in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

The Devils have allowed 0.3 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4


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