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Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 4/8/25 NHL Picks
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New Jersey Devils (41-29-7) vs Boston Bruins (31-38-9)
April 8, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -270 / Boston Bruins +220 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 8, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins (31-38-9, 33-45 ATS) are one of the coldest teams in the NHL at the moment. The Bruins lost 11 of the last 12 games and were on a 10-game losing skid. They snapped that negative streak with a win over the Hurricanes but returned to losing ways against the Sabres. Boston is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with 71 points, the same as the Flyers, and is officially eliminated from the playoff picture.
The Bruins average 2.63 goals per game this year (29th), while they allow 3.31 GPG (26th). David Pastrnak leads the team with 97 points (40 G and 57 A). Morgan Geekie contributes 51 points (29 G and 22 A), while Pavel Zacha has 45 points (14 G and 31 A).
Joonas Korpisalo (10-10-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Bruins on Tuesday against the Devils. The 30-year-old is allowing 2.98 goals per game this year with a .891 SV% and three shutouts.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (41-29-7, 32-45 ATS) won four of the previous five games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. The Devils returned home from a three-game road trip on which they beat the Blackhawks and Wild and lost to the Jets. Back at home, New Jersey defeated the Wild and Rangers and will play four of the remaining five games in Newark. The Devils are 7th in the Eastern Conference with 89 points, a point behind the Senators and three behind the Panthers.
The Devils score 2.97 goals per game on average (17th), while they concede 2.58 GPG (4th). This season, Jesper Bratt leads the team with 88 points (21 G and 67 A). Nico Hischier has 66 points (35 G and 31 A), while Timo Meier chips in with 49 points (24 G and 25 A).
Jacob Markstrom (26-14-6) is expected to start for the Devils at the goal on Tuesday against the Bruins. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.43 goals per game this year with a .903 SV% and four shutouts.
Why the Devils will beat the Bruins
- The Bruins have lost 11 of their last 12 games.
- The home team has won eight of the Bruins’ last nine games.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last four games.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Bruins’ last six games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Devils’ last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents at Prudential Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.38%).
- The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
- The Boston Bruins rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.31).
- The Boston Bruins rank T31st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (12).
Bruins vs Devils Prediction
The Bruins won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Devils were better in two of the last four, including the only H2H this season when it was 5-1 in New Jersey. The Devils are highly motivated to get two points here and secure the playoffs, while they are also looking to get to a higher seed prior to the postseason. The Bruins are a wreck right now, and I’d be shocked if they beat the Devils on Tuesday. Boston lost each of its last eight road games; seven of those defeats came by at least a two-goal margin. I am backing the Devils to beat the Bruins and do it in style.
