Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils prediction 12-30-23 NHL Picks

The New Jersey Devils are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Boston Bruins need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins prediction.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview 

The New Jersey Devils beat the Red Wings, Blue Jackets and Senators during this streak. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.42 goals per game and are scoring on 29.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Jack Hughes leads New Jersey with 14 goals, Jesper Bratt has 25 assists and Tyler Toffoli has 99 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.55 goals per game and are killing 78.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Vitek Vanecek has allowed 66 goals on 574 shots faced, while Akira Schmid has given up 41 goals on 383 shots.

Boston Bruins Betting Preview 

The Boston Bruins rebounded from losses to the Jets and Wild with a win over the Sabres. The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring on 26.5 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 20 goals, Brad Marchand has 17 assists and James van Riemsydk has 71 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.61 goals per game and are killing 86.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 48 goals on 549 shots faced, while Jeremy Swayman has allowed 36 goals on 510 shots.

New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins prediction

I considered the New Jersey Devils because they’ve played their best hockey on the road this season. However, I’m not getting enough bang for my buck. If anything, the value is with the Bruins at home and the cheap price, something you don’t get often. The Bruins are always a tough out at home, and they’ve won 8 of the last10 meetings against the Devils. Give me a better price and I’d consider the road dog. Instead, give me the Bruins.