In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 22nd 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 31-20-6 this year after they defeated Montreal by a score of 4-0 in their last game. New Jersey scored once in the first, once in the second, and twice in the third in the shutout win. The Devils were outshot by a total of 34-22, won 39% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bratt, Cotter, Hughes, and L. Hughes, while Allen stopped all 34 shots that he saw in the win.
Prior to that shutout win, the Devils lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 3-1 but did beat the Penguins by a score of 3-2 before that. New Jersey has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 68 points. New Jersey has scored 3.05 goals per game and they have allowed 2.47 goals against per game, while also going 27.5% on the power play and 84.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led New Jersey with 24 goals, 41 assists, and 206 shots on goal, while Jesper Bratt has added 17 goals, 47 assists, and 129 shots on goal this year. Jake Allen is 9-11-1 with a 2.56 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this season.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 35-18-2 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 8-3 in their last game. Dallas trailed 2-0 in the first period, but they scored the next seven goals to pull away in the win. The Stars outshot San Jose by a total of 34-27, won 55% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Benn, Duchene (2), Johnston, Marchment, Robertson, Bourque, and Harley, while DeSmith stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Stars lost to the Kings by a score of 5-4 and the Ducks by a score of 2-1. Dallas has won six of their last eight games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 72 points. Dallas has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.51 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 85% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 22 goals, 33 assists, and 101 shots on goal, while Jason Robertson has added 20 goals, 31 assists, and 149 shots on goal. Jake Oettinger is 26-12-2 with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Why the Devils will beat the Stars
- The Devils have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
- The Devils have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when leading after the second period.
Why the Stars will beat the Devils
- The road team has won each of the last seven games between the Stars and Devils.
- The Devils have lost each of their last four night games following a road win.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Stars and Devils.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games following a road win.
- The Stars have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Devils’ last nine games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Stars’ last four games as road favorites following a road win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Devils’ last 16 games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has scored the first goal in each of his last three appearances with the Devils as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances in night games.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last eight games.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last eight games.
- Jack Hughes ranks T2nd in the league for Power Play Points (26) this season.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances in night games at Prudential Center.
- Tyler Seguin has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Stars as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Miro Heiskanen has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Stars’ last game.
- Wyatt Johnston has the most Shorthanded Goals for the Stars this season (2).
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.47).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.18%).
- The Dallas Stars rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.03%).
- The Dallas Stars rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.51).
Devils vs Stars Prediction
Both of these teams come into the second half of the season in playoff position, but New Jersey will be on home ice. The Devils are 15-9-4 at home this year, while the Stars are 15-11-1 on the road. Dallas finished the first half of the season with a very strong two weeks and they have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL so far this season. New Jersey has had some trouble stringing wins together recently, but they have even better defensive numbers than the Stars do. I love how both teams have played defense this year and I think we are going to see a low-scoring game, so take the under here.