In this article, we will formulate a Penguins vs Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 9th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Preview
The Devils have 83 points this season with a 40-35-3 record, and are 33-45 ATS and 34-42 in over/under. They have a 20-16-3 home record and a 20-19-0 road record and are sitting 7th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 1-5 home loss to the Flyers, and their previous three games were a 3-0 road win over the Canadiens, a 3-4 home shootout loss to the Canadiens, and a 7-3 home win over the Capitals.
Offensively, the Devils are averaging 2.76 goals per game and are scoring 22.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.05 goals per game and are killing 79.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jack Hughes leads the Devils with 72 points and 25 goals, while Jesper Bratt leads the team in assists with 48. Jacob Markstrom is the starting goalie for the Devils, and he has a 23-19-1 record, with 3.07 GAA and .883 SV%. Jake Allen is the backup goalie and he has a 16-16-2 record, with 2.70 GAA and .906 SV%.
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview
The Penguins have 96 points this season with a 40-22-16 record, and are 47-31 ATS and 45-31 in over/under. They have a 20-12-8 home record and a 20-10-8 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-2 home win over the Panthers, and their previous three games were a 9-4 home win over the Panthers, a 3-6 road loss to the Lightning, and a 5-1 home win over the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Penguins are averaging 3.55 goals per game and are scoring 24.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.08 goals per game and are killing 81.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 72 points and 29 goals, while Erik Karlsson leads the team in assists with 50. Stuart Skinner is the starting goalie for the Penguins, and he has a 22-16-9 record, with 2.91 GAA and .888 SV%. Arturs Silovs is the backup goalie and he has a 19-10-8 record, with 2.99 GAA and .891 SV%.
Pittsburgh Penguins @ New Jersey Devils Betting Trends: April 9, 2026
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Penguins have lost each of their last six games as road favorites following a home win.
- The Devils have won each of their last five games following a loss.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road favorites following a home win.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last five games following a loss.
- The Devils have won the third period in each of their last six games following a loss.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last 10 games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- The Penguins have won each of their last eight games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against the Devils.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Devils’ last eight games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last eight night games at Prudential Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 13 Thursday at Prudential Center.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded an assist in each of his last five home appearances against the Penguins.
- Timo Meier has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last five games as underdogs.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least four shots in each of his last six appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Mantha has scored the first goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Rickard Rakell has scored at least one goal in each of the Penguins’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Rickard Rakell has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.76).
- The New Jersey Devils have suffered the largest margin of defeat in the NHL this season (9-goals @ Islanders on January, 6).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank T2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.55).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.67%).
Penguins vs Devils Prediction
The Penguins are 2-1 in their three meetings against the Devils this season, but the Devils won their only meeting in New Jersey with a 2-1 score in a shootout. The Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Devils.
In this Penguins vs Devils Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. The Devils have been eliminated from the playoffs but the Penguins have not yet clinched their playoff berth. The Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 games with their offense being red-hot, as they have scored 5+ goals in four of their last five games. I will take the better team in better form that has still something to play for. Take the Penguins on the moneyline in this one.