In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 15, at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (41-32-7, 32-48 ATS) were on a five-game homestay, during which they beat the Wild and Rangers, and after securing the playoff place, they lost the next three to the Bruins, Penguins, and Islanders. New Jersey took a cautious approach late in the season and doesn’t want to risk any new injuries. The Devils will meet the Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs.
The Devils score 2.91 goals per game on average (18th), while they concede 2.64 GPG (4th). This season, Jesper Bratt leads the team with 88 points (21 G and 67 A). Nico Hischier has 67 points (35 G and 32 A), while Timo Meier chips in with 50 points (25 G and 25 A).
Jacob Markstrom (26-16-6) is expected to start for the Devils at the goal on Tuesday against the Bruins. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .900 SV% and four shutouts.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins (33-39-9, 35-46 ATS) were on a ten-game losing skid but improved a bit late on with three wins in the previous five games. Boston beat Carolina, New Jersey, and Pittsburgh and now is looking to defeat the Devils again in the last game of the season at home. The Bruins are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with 75 points.
The Bruins average 2.69 goals per game this year (28th), while they allow 3.28 GPG (25th). David Pastrnak leads the team with 104 points (42 G and 62 A). Morgan Geekie contributes 56 points (32 G and 24 A), while Pavel Zacha has 47 points (14 G and 33 A).
Jeremy Swayman (22-29-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Bruins on Tuesday against the Devils. The 26-year-old is allowing 3.08 goals per game this year with a .894 SV% and four shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last four night games at TD Garden following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Bruins’ last six games as home underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Devils’ last six night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.28).
- The Boston Bruins rank 32nd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (13).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.19%).
- The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
Bruins vs Devils Prediction
The Bruins won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. This season, the series is tied at 1-1; the Devils won 5-1, while the Bruins won 7-2, both games were played in Newark. Also, both games went Over, which was the case in six of the last ten H2Hs and in seven of Boston’s previous ten. The Devils are relaxed and don’t care about this game, while the Bruins will want to conclude the season with a win in front of their home crowd. Give me another Over here.