Boston Bruins (33-39-9) vs New Jersey Devils (41-32-7)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm (TD Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Bruins +120 / New Jersey Devils -142 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 15th 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 41-32-7 this year after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 1-0 in their last game. New Jersey allowed a goal right at the end of the second period, which was enough for the loss, as their offense couldn’t find any goals in the game. The Devils outshot the Islanders by a total of 25-22, won 54.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey was led by Meier, who had four shots on goal, while Markstrom stopped 21 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that shutout loss, the Devils lost to the Penguins by a score of 4-2 and the Bruins by a score of 7-2. New Jersey has lost three games in a row and they are currently third in the metro standings with 89 points. The Devils have scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 2.64 goals against per game, while also going 27.4% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 21 goals, 67 assists, and 177 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 35 goals, 32 assists, and 187 shots on goal. Jacob Markstrom is 26-16-6 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 33-39-9 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Boston had their lead cut to 3-1 in the second period, but they added an insurance goal in the third to get the win. The Bruins outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 32-24, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie, Lauko, Lindholm, and Lysell, while Korpisalo stopped 23 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bruins lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Devils by a score of 7-2 before that. Boston has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 75 points. Boston has scored 2.69 goals per game and they have allowed 3.28 goals against per game, while also going 15.4% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 42 goals, 62 assists, and 318 shots on goal, while Morgan Geekie has added 32 goals, 24 assists, and 148 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 22-29-6 with a 3.08 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year.
Why the Devils will beat the Bruins
- The Bruins have lost each of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Devils have won seven of their last eight road games following a home loss.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at TD Garden following a loss.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as underdogs when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last four night games at TD Garden following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Bruins’ last six games as home underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Devils’ last six night games.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored the last goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents at TD Garden.
- David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents at TD Garden.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 10 games.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has recorded an assist in each of the Devils’ last five games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last five games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances with the Devils as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Devils vs Bruins Prediction
New Jersey comes into this game already locked into a playoff spot, but they have lost three games in a row and are not playing well right now. The Devils are 22-16-2 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 20-14-6 at home. Boston has won three of their last five games, but they haven’t won back to back games in a while. The Bruins did just beat New Jersey by a score of 7-2 on April 8th, but I am going to side with the Devils, as I think they will be focused on gaining some momentum before the postseason.