Pittsburgh Penguins (27-31-10) vs New Jersey Devils (36-25-6)
Game Info: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm (PPG Paints Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins +120 / New Jersey Devils -142 — Over/Under: 5.5
The New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins meet Saturday in NHL action from the PPG Paints 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. Pittsburgh Penguins prediction.
Matchup History
The New Jersey Devils have won both meetings this season so far, first with a 3-0 win in New Jersey back on December 21st, 2024, before getting a 3-2 shootout win in Pittsburgh on February 4th, 2025. The wins have made it 9 wins in the last 10 head-to-head meetings for the Devils.
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to add on to their 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers last time out to improve to 36-25-6 on the year. After this game, New Jersey will head on the road again for a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Devils Win Three In A Row
Jack Hughes has 70 points with 27 goals and 43 assists but is expected to miss the rest of the season after shoulder surgery while Jesper Bratt has 76 points with 19 goals and 57 assists and Nico Hischier has 51 points with a team-high 27 goals and 24 assists. Stefan Noesen has 34 points with 19 goals and 15 assists while Timo Meier has 43 points with 18 goals and 25 assists. Dougie Hamilton has 40 points with 31 assists. Jacob Markstrom has gone 22-12-5 with a 2.36 GAA and a .906 save percentage while Jake Allen is 11-13-1 with a 2.60 GAA and a .911 save percentage in goal for the Devils this season. Nico Daws has also gone 3-0 with a 0.88 GAA and a .966 save percentage as well this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won each of their last six games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have lost eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Devils’ last 11 games as favorites.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances with the Devils as road favorites.
- Daniel Sprong has recorded three hits against the Penguins this season – equal most against any opponent.
Pittsburgh Penguins Recap
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be out to build on their 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues last time out to sit at 27-31-10 on the year. After this game, Pittsburgh will head home for a game against the New York Islanders.
Penguins Win Three Straight As Well
Evgeni Malkin has 43 points with 13 goals and 30 assists while Sidney Crosby has a team-high 72 points of his own with 23 goals and 49 assists. Rickard Rakell has 58 points with 30 goals and 28 assists and Erik Karlsson has 48 points with 9 goals and 39 assists. Bryan Rust also has 49 points with 22 goals and 27 assists. In goal for the Penguins, Joel Blomqvist has gone 4-9-1 with a 3.81 GAA and an .885 save percentage while Tristan Jarry has gone 11-8-4 with a 3.14 GAA and an .894 save percentage this season. Alex Nedeljkovic is also 12-14-5 with a 3.17 GAA and an .891 save percentage on the year.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Devils have lost four of their last five games as road favorites following a win.
- The Penguins have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight road games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Penguins’ last five games at PPG Paints Arena.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Rickard Rakell has scored at least one goal in three of the Penguins’ last four home games.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six home appearances against the Devils.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last nine home games.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded three blocks against the Devils this season – most against any opponent.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last six games at PPG Paints Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Ten of the Devils’ last 11 day games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
I’m on the Devils in this game. I know Pittsburgh’s started to string some wins together, but when it comes to the Penguins, I’m not buying what they’re selling. Too many times this season have I invested faith in Pittsburgh only to be let down by their frustrating inconsistencies and I think that this is another one of those spots where Pittsburgh falls short. New Jersey has owned this matchup in recent years and just haven’t seemed to miss a beat despite being without one of their best in Jack Hughes. Give me the Devils on the road in this one.