Winnipeg Jets (49-19-4) vs New Jersey Devils (38-28-7)
Game Info: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -175 / New Jersey Devils +145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 28th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 38-28-7 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 5-3 in their last game. New Jersey led 4-2 after the second period, but they needed an empty-net goal late in regulation to secure the win. The Devils were outshot by a total of 24-21, won 62% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bastian, Mercer (2), Noesen, and Palat, while Markstrom stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Devils lost to the Canucks by a score of 4-3 and the Senators by a score of 3-2. New Jersey has lost three of their last four games, and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 83 points. New Jersey has scored 2.99 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.62 goals against per game, while also going 28.1% on the power play and 82.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 20 goals, 64 assists, and 160 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 30 goals, 28 assists, and 176 shots on goal. Jacob Markstrom is 23-14-6 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 49-19-4 this season after they defeated Washington in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Winnipeg allowed Washington to tie the game late in the third period, but they rallied to win in overtime. The Jets were outshot by a total of 29-25, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Appleton, Ehlers, and Morrissey, while Hellebuyck stopped 27 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that overtime victory, the Jets lost to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 but did beat the Oilers by a score of 4-3 before that. Winnipeg has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, and they are currently first in the Central standings with 102 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.44 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.38 goals against per game, while also going 29.7% on the power play and 79% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 37 goals, 49 assists, and 237 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 35 goals, 43 assists, and 151 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 41-10-3 with a 2.06 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Devils
- The Jets have won each of their last eight games against the Devils following a home win.
- The Devils have lost nine of their last 10 road games following a road win.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 night games following a road win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the Devils’ last six games at Canada Life Centre.
- The favorites have won the second period in 10 of the last 11 games between the Devils and Jets at Canada Life Centre.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last five night games at Canada Life Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Devils’ last five night games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last nine games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last six games following a home win.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Devils.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 Friday night appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Jets’ last nine games against the Devils.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last seven night games.
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last six games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Nico Hischier has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Devils as underdogs against the Jets.
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Devils vs Jets Prediction
New Jersey was able to snap their three-game losing streak with a win over Chicago in their last game, but they will stay on the road for this game. The Devils are 21-15-2 on the road this year, while the Jets are 26-6-4 at home. Winnipeg hasn’t been great in their last five games, as they have three overtime wins and two regulation losses, and their lead in the Central is down to six points. The Jets have been the best defensive team in the NHL this year, while their offense is scoring nearly 3.50 goals per game. This New Jersey team has been very inconsistent over the last month and lost to Winnipeg by a score of 6-1 earlier in March. Take the Jets -1.5 here.