In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 16th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 33-31-2 this year after they defeated the Kings by a score of 6-4 in their last game. New Jersey blew a 2-0 lead in the second period and a 4-3 lead in the third, but they scored the last two goals to escape with the win. The Devils were out shot by a total of 31-28, won 54.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Glass, Gritsyuk, Hischier (2), Hughes, and Meier, while Allen stopped 27 out of 31 shots, which was an .871 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New Jersey lost to the Flames by a score of 5-4 and the Red Wings by a score of 3-0. The Devils have won five of their last seven games and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 68 points. New Jersey has scored 2.61 goals per game and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 22.5% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led NJ with 14 goals and 37 assists, while Nico Hischier has added 23 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 19-16-1 with a 3.11 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 37-23-6 this season after they defeated the Capitals in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Boston tied the game at two with about 10 minutes left in the third, before escaping with the win in a nine round shootout. The Bruins out shot Washington by a total of 34-27, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Boston got both of their goals from McAvoy, while Swayman stopped 25 out of 27 shots, which was a .926 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston lost to the Sharks by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Kings by a score of 2-1 before that. The Bruins have alternated wins and losses over their last 10 games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 80 points. Boston has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 24 goals and 55 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 34 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 26-14-3 with a 2.77 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The home team has won 15 of the Bruins’ last 17 games.
- The Bruins have lost seven of their last eight road games.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a road win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Bruins and Devils.
- The Bruins have lost the second period in nine of their last 10 road games following a road win.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Devils have lost 10 of their last 12 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bruins have won four of their last five games as underdogs following an overtime win.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight night games following a home win.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Devils have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last four games as favorites following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Bruins’ last four road games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last six games following a road win.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Timo Meier has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last seven Monday games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last six games as favorites.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of the Bruins’ last five games as underdogs against the Devils.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Devils.
Devils vs Bruins Prediction
Boston comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last 10 games, which means they are due for a loss if that trend continues. The Bruins are 12-14-5 on the road this year, while the Devils are 17-15-2 at home. New Jersey has dropped two of their last three, but they have scored at least four goals in four of their last five. The Devils have finally found some offense and Boston has scored two regulation goals or fewer in three straight. Take New Jersey at home.