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New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild Prediction 3/29/25 NHL Picks
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Minnesota Wild (41-27-5) vs New Jersey Devils (38-29-7)
March 29, 2025 at 06:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -130 / New Jersey Devils +110 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 29, at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (38-29-7, 30-44 ATS) are not playing well at the moment, as they suffered five defeats in the previous seven games. The Devils lost all three of their three-game homestay to the Flames, Senators, and Canucks, and even though they opened a three-game road trip with a win over the Blackhawks, the Devils lost 4-0 the following game to the Jets. New Jersey is 3rd in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 83 points, 20 behind the top-placed Capitals.
The Devils average 2.95 goals per game this year (16th), while they allow 2.64 GPG (5th). Jesper Bratt leads the team with 84 points (20 G and 64 A). Nico Hischier contributes 59 points (30 G and 29 A), while Timo Meier has 47 points (22 G and 25 A).
Jake Allen (12-15-1) will likely take his place in the cage for the Devils on Saturday against the Wild. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.61 goals per game this year with a .910 SV% and four shutouts.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild (41-27-5, 36-37 ATS) have been playing in a hot and cold form lately; they lost six of the last 11 games but did manage to win four of the previous six. The Wild opened their three-game homestand with a 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights but responded with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. Minnesota is 4th in the Central Division Standings with 87 points, 17 behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Wild score 2.70 goals per game on average (27th), while they concede 2.80 GPG (10th). This season, Matt Boldy leads the team with 62 points (24 G and 38 A). Marco Rossi has 55 points (22 G and 33 A), while Kirill Kaprizov chips in with 52 points (23 G and 29 A).
Filip Gustavsson (29-16-4) is expected to start for the Wild at the goal on Saturday against the Devils. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.46 goals per game this year with a .918 SV% and five shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Wild’s last four games at Xcel Energy Center following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 16 of the Wild’s last 17 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last six games at Xcel Energy Center.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 30th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.81).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T28th in the league for power-play goals against this season (52).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.86%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.64).
Devils vs Wild Prediction
The Wild won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last even. The Devils were better in the past two games, though, but the most recent H2H duel was played in November 2023. Both teams have better defense than offense, and considering their respective Over/Under records, I am going with Under here. The Devils are 28-44-2 Over/Under, while the Wild are 31-39-3. The Wild have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 43 games at home. The Devils played last night at Winnipeg and will surely be tired, which is a chance for the Wild, but I still expect a low-scoring affair.
