Chicago Blackhawks (21-41-9) vs New Jersey Devils (37-28-7)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:30 pm (United Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +185 / New Jersey Devils -225 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, March 26th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 37-28-7 this season after they lost to Vancouver in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New Jersey led 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with about 36 seconds left in regulation before losing in the shootout. The Devils were outshot by a total of 28-25, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Haula and Meier (2), while Markstrom stopped 25 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that shootout loss, the Devils lost to the Senators by a score of 3-2 and the Flames by a score of 5-3. New Jersey has lost four of their last five games, and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 81 points. New Jersey has scored 2.96 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.61 goals against per game, while also going 27.4% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 20 goals, 62 assists, and 160 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 30 goals, 27 assists, and 175 shots on goal. Jake Allen is 12-14-1 with a 2.56 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season. The Devils will meet the Jets, Wild (B2B set), Rangers, and Bruins after this game.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 21-41-9 this year after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Chicago trailed 3-2 in the first period, but they scored five of the last six goals in the game for the win. The Blackhawks recorded 29 shots on goal, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Bertuzzi, Donato (2), Maroon, Reichel, and Veleno, while Knight stopped 25 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blackhawks lost to the Blues by a score of 4-1 and the Kings by a score of 3-1. Chicago has lost seven of their last eight games, and they are currently last in the Central standings with 51 points. Chicago has scored 2.70 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.55 goals against per game, while also going 25.5% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 20 goals, 36 assists, and 169 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 15 goals, 40 assists, and 101 shots on goal. Spencer Knight is 3-4-0 with a 3.01 goals against average and a .902 save percentage for Chicago this year.
Why the Devils will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last six night games.
- The Devils have won each of their last five games against the Blackhawks.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games.
- The Devils have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Blackhawks.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games at United Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Devils’ last eight games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Devils’ last six games at United Center.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in 11 of his last 12 home appearances against the Devils.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded at least one assist in six of the Blackhawks’ last seven games at United Center.
- Connor Bedard has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games at United Center.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with the Devils as favorites.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Devils as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Timo Meier has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances in night games at United Center.
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Devils vs Blackhawks Prediction
Chicago was able to finally snap their losing streak with a win last time out, but they have been one of the worst teams in the NHL for the majority of the season. The Blackhawks are 14-17-4 at home this year, while the Devils are 20-15-2 on the road. New Jersey has lost three games in a row and four of their last five, but they have been solid on the road this year. New Jersey is the much better team in this matchup, and they already have a 4-1 win over Chicago back in December. I know the Devils are allowing too many goals right now, but I can’t back this low-scoring Chicago team. Take New Jersey -1.5 here.