Devils vs Bruins Prediction 4/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 14th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 42-36-3 this season after they defeated the Senators in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 3-2 after two periods, but they tied the game with about seven minutes left and won on a power play in OT. The Devils recorded 30 shots on goal, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Brown, Hischier (2), and Mercer, while Daws stopped 27 out of 30 shots, which was a .900 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Red Wings by a score of 5-3, but lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-2 before that. The Devils have split their last four games and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 87 points. New Jersey has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 22.1% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led NJ with 27 goals and 50 assists, while Jesper Bratt has added 22 goals and 49 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jake Allen, who is 17-17-2 with a 2.74 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 44-27-10 this year after they defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Boston blew a 2-1 lead early in the third period, but they scored with about 10 minutes left to escape with the win. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 35-22, won 45.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Kastelic, Kuraly, and Jokiharju, while Korpisalo stopped 33 out of 35 shots, which was a .943 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Boston lost to the Lightning by a score of 2-1 and the Hurricanes by a score of 6-5. The Bruins have lost five of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 98 points. Boston has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 23.4% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 29 goals and 70 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 38 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 30-18-4 with a 2.76 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season. 

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The Bruins have won each of their last eight games as favorites against the Devils.
• The Devils have lost seven of their last eight games at TD Garden.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Devils.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games at TD Garden.
• The Devils have lost the first period in each of their last four night games at TD Garden after coming off overtime.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The underdogs have won three of the Bruins’ last four games at TD Garden.
• The Bruins have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as favorites following a road win.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Devils’ last five games.
• The Bruins have lost the second period in seven of their last eight night games following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Bruins’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Devils’ last seven road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Devils’ last five night games at TD Garden.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last six night games at TD Garden.
• Pavel Zacha has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with the Devils as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Stefan Noesen has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Bruins.

Devils vs Bruins Prediction 

Boston comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak in their last game, but they have scored one goal in three of their last five games. The Bruins are 28-11-1 at home this year, while the Devils are 21-19-0 on the road. New Jersey has won two in a row, but they have allowed 16 goals in their last four games. The Devils have nothing to play for in this one, while Boston is fighting with Ottawa for the first wild card spot. Take the Bruins to get the win at home.

David Racey's Pick: Bruins ML