In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 7th 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 33-24-6 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 3-1 after the second period, but they were able to tie the game late, before allowing the winning goal with just five seconds left. The Devils outshot Dallas by a total of 28-21, won 43.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Hischier, Meier, and Pesce, while Markstrom stopped 17 out of 21 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Devils lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 2-0, but did beat the Hockey Club by a score of 3-1 before that. New Jersey has lost three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 72 points. New Jersey has scored 2.98 goals per game and they have allowed 2.49 goals against per game, while also going 27.9% on the power play and 82.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has 17 goals, 53 assists, and 139 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 26 goals, 23 assists, and 151 shots on goal for the Devils. Jacob Markstrom is 21-11-5 with a 2.24 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 43-16-4 this year after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Winnipeg scored twice in the first and twice in the second, but they did lose the shutout late in the third. The Jets outshot Philadelphia by a total of 27-22, won 51.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Ehlers, Lowry, and Scheifele, while Comrie stopped 21 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that game, the Jets lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-2 and the Flyers by a score of 2-1. Winnipeg has lost three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 90 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.47 goals per game and they have allowed 2.34 goals against per game, while also going 31.2% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 31 goals, 45 assists, and 206 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 34 goals, 34 assists, and 134 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 36-8-3 with a 2.01 goals against average and a .926 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Devils
- The Jets have won five of their last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have lost three of their last four games.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in five of their last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as home underdogs.
- The Jets have won the second period in seven of their last eight games against the Devils when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last 10 night games against opponents on a losing streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last four games at Prudential Center following a road loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 10 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with the Devils as underdogs against the Jets.
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has scored the first goal in each of his last three appearances with the Devils as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites against the Devils.
Devils vs Jets Prediction
New Jersey comes into this matchup after losing their last two games and they will be without Jack Hughes for the rest of the season. The Devils are 15-10-4 at home this year, while the Jets are 20-11-0 on the road. Winnipeg has struggled over their last four games and they will be on a back-to-back here. The Jets have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL this season, but their offense has been lower-scoring over the last two weeks. I think this New Jersey team could go on a slide without Hughes in the lineup and I am certainly not taking them to beat the Jets, especially with Hellebuyck in net. Take Winnipeg here.