New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators Prediction 3/26/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Mar 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) skates behind the net against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
New Jersey Devils
Nashville Predators
Team Records
36-32-2
34-28-9
Spread
+1.5 -265
-1.5 215
Moneyline
-105
-115
Total
Over 6.5 (102)
Under 6.5 (-122)
Where
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
When
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time
08:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The New Jersey Devils and the Nashville Predators meet Thursday in NHL action from the Bridgestone Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Jersey Devils vs. Nashville Predators prediction.
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to build on their 6-4 win over Dallas last time out to sit at 36-32-2 this season. After this game, New Jersey will head on the road for a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Devils Win 4 Of Last 5
Nico Hischier has 53 points with a team-high 24 goals and 29 assists while Jesper Bratt has 57 points with 18 goals and 39 assists. Jack Hughes has 20 goals and 37 assists for his 57 points and Dawson Mercer has 15 goals and 19 assists for his 34 points. Timo Meier has 35 points with 20 goals and 15 assists while Luke Hughes has 33 points with 27 assists and Arseny Gritsyuk has 31 points with 13 goals and 18 assists. Jake Allen has gone 14-16-1 with a 2.68 GAA and a .906 save percentage while Jacob Markstrom has gone 21-16-1 with a 3.10 GAA and an .884 save percentage this season.
Nashville Predators Recap
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to add on to their 6-3 win over San Jose last time out to sit at 34-28-9 this season. After this game, the Predators will take on the Montreal Canadiens at home.
Predators Win 5th In A Row
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators in scoring with 66 points along with 24 goals and 42 assists while Filip Forsberg has 65 points with 33 goals and 32 assists. Erik Haula has 32 points with 11 goals and 21 assists and Luke Evangelista has 49 points with 39 assists as well this season. Michael Bunting has 31 points with 13 goals and 18 assists and Steven Stamkos has 57 points with a team-high 35 goals this season. Juuse Saros has gone 26-19-7 with a 3.11 GAA and an .895 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 8-9-2 with a 2.89 GAA and an .899 save percentage so far this season.
New Jersey Devils @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: March 26, 2026
Why the Nashville Predators will win
The Devils have lost each of their last eight Thursday road games.
The Predators have won each of their last five games.
The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games at Bridgestone Arena.
The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Thursday games.
The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last five games as underdogs when tied after the second period.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
The Devils have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
The Predators have lost each of their last three night games following a home win.
The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last five road games against Central Division opponents.
The Devils have won the second period in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Devils’ last nine games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Each of the Predators’ last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Bridgestone Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight road games.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Devils and Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
Filip Forsberg has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last six night games at Bridgestone Arena.
Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Predators’ last eight night games at Bridgestone Arena.
Steven Stamkos ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (10) this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
Nico Hischier has scored the last goal in three of the Devils’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
Jesper Bratt has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last four games.
Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine Thursday road appearances.
Lenni Hameenaho has recorded two blocks against the Predators this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
The Nashville Predators rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.30).
The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (2).
The New Jersey Devils rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.70).
The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (506).
New Jersey Devils vs. Nashville Predators Prediction
I’m on the Predators here. I just like what I’ve seen from Nashville, and while the Devils are in a nice run of form themselves, I still think the Predators have been better defensively and get the job done at home in this one. Give me Nashville.
