- The Penguins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Devils
- Penguins vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: SNPT | MSGS
The Pittsburgh Penguins (40-22) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (40-35) on Apr. 9 in Newark, NJ. 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 (+200).
The Penguins vs. Devils Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Penguins vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Penguins vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Penguins will win this game with 51.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Penguins vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Penguins will cover the spread with 51.8% 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
Penguins Best Bets & Trends
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 15 games (+10.60 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 14 away games (+10.40 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+9.20 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 away games (+8.45 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 13 games (+7.95 Units / 41% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+7.80 Units / 63% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the 3P Puck Line in 10 of their last 14 games (+7.05 Units / 39% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.45 Units / 47% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games (+5.90 Units / 34% ROI)
Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Penguins are 46-32 against the spread this NHL season (+11.5 Units / 9.54% ROI).
- Penguins are 40-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.25 Units /4.62% ROI
- Penguins are 44-32 when betting the Over for +8.65 Units / 9.94% ROI
- Penguins are 32-44 when betting the Under for -15.9 Units /-18.54% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 31-47 against the spread this NHL season (-19.55 Units /-17.13% ROI).
- Devils are 40-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -2.18% ROI
- Devils are 34-42 when betting the Over for -12.75 Units / -14.6% ROI
- Devils are 42-34 when betting the Under for +5.55 Units / 6.51% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang (PIT) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +125 | 1.5 -165 |
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 +110 | 3.5 -155 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 -130 | 3.5 -105 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +105 |
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -160 |
| Bryan Rust (PIT) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
Penguins: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Penguins were 33-48 (.407) last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 102-120 (.459) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are winless (0-23) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165
The Penguins are 5-83 (.057) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .152
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Penguins
The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Devils are 1-27 (.036) when trailing after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .141
The Devils are 2-52 (.037) when trailing after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .145
The Devils are undefeated (24-0) when leading after the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .859
Penguins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins have 8 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 27 inner slot shots in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 58 cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 35 cycle chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have 7 high danger chances while shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
The Devils have 7 rush chances while shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
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 have scored on 5% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
Penguins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
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 have allowed 0.13 expected goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have allowed 18 forecheck chances this month — most among NHL Teams
The Devils have allowed opponents to score on 0% of rush chances against the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Devils have allowed 8 forecheck chances in the first period this month — most among NHL Teams
The Devils allowed 0.5 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
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