In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 14th, at the Prudential Center.
Another Bad Year for the Blackhawks
It has been a bad year for the Blackhawks and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Blackhawks were competitive against the New York Islanders scoring four goals, but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. Connor Bedard did have a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. Tyler Bertuzzi also finished with two goals. The Blackhawks on the season are averaging 2.45 goals while their defense is giving up 3.17 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 22nd. Connor Bedard has scored six goals and added 18 assists. The offense around Bedard needs to find a way to be better. The Blackhawks will meet the Islanders and Capitals after this game.
Devils Have Confidence
The Devils have had a strong season and they are coming off another win. The Devils faced off against the LA Kings and they were able to secure the 3-1 victory. Jack Hughes had a huge game scoring a goal and adding two assists. The Devils are averaging 3.31 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.66 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 6th. Jesper Bratt has scored 13 goals and added 26 assists so far this season. In this game, if the Devils can get out to a fast start and really put the pressure on, that will help their chances of coming away with a win.
Why the Devils Will Beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last four day games.
- The favorites have won each of the last six games between the Blackhawks and Devils.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Blackhawks and Devils.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last nine games at Prudential Center.
- The Devils have won the first period in five of their last six home games against the Blackhawks following a win.
New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
This game could be the highest-scoring game of the day, and it’s going to be because of the Blackhawks offense. The Devils on the season are averaging 3.31 goals and they are going to go even higher than that number here. The Blackhawks are giving up 3.17 goals per game and they are going to really struggle again here. The Devils are going to end up cruising here to the victory.