New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction 1-5-24 NHL Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks are riding a 4-game losing streak. The New Jersey Devils look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils prediction.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview 

The Blackhawks lost to the Stars, Predators, and Rangers during this streak. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.35 goals per game and are scoring on 13 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 15 goals, Philipp Kurashev has 15 assists and Nick Foligno has 71 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.76 goals per game and are killing 74 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 71 goals on 739 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 61 goals on 483 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have lost the first period in each of their last eight games at Prudential Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview 

The New Jersey Devils rebounded from a loss to the Bruins with a win over the Capitals. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.53 goals per game and are scoring on 30.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Jack Hughes leads New Jersey with 15 goals, Jesper Bratt has 29 assists and Tyler Toffoli has 103 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.53 goals per game and are killing 76.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Vitek Vanecek has allowed 71 goals on 605 shots faced, while Akira Schmid has given up 41 goals on 383 shots.

New Jersey Devils Team Facts

• The Devils have lost each of their last four games as home favorites following a road win.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 18 of their last 19 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last four games as favorites.
• The Devils have won the first period in each of their last eight home games against the Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils prediction

The Blackhawks continue their losing ways, and they’re not a team I’m eager to back on the road given their 4-16-1 record away from home. The New Jersey Devils have been shaky at times at home, but they’re putting together a nice week overall and these are games they need to take advantage of to gain ground in the standings. The Blackhawks are fade material on the road. Give me the Devils and the PL for max betting value.