Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction NHL Picks 12/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 21st, at the Prudential Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Penguins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Devils’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and New Jersey

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Penguins and Devils. 

Penguins Coming off Overtime Win

The Penguins faced off against the Nashville Predators on Thursday and they were able to secure a 5-4 victory. Bryan Rust scored two goals and added two assists. Tristan Jarry wasn’t inconsistent but stepped in overtime and finished the game saving 22 of the 26 shots that he faced. The Penguins are averaging 3.06 goals while their defense is giving up 3.67 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 32nd in the league. Sidney Crosby has scored nine goals and added 26 assists so far this season. 

Devils Look to Bounce Back

The Devils in the last game faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets and they ended up losing 4-2. The Devils scored two goals, but the defense gave up four goals, and that led to the defeat. Luke Hughes scored a goal and added an assist. Jake Allen was in goal and he saved 16 of the 19 shots that he faced. The Devils are averaging 3.31 goals while their defense is giving up 2.6 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 4th. 

Why the Devils Will Beat the Penguins

• The Penguins have lost seven of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have won seven of their last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Penguins following a road loss.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Penguins have lost the second period in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

The Devils are going to have no issue getting the job done. The Penguins are coming off an overtime win, but their defense is giving up 3.667 goals per game and they are going to really struggle here. The Devils offense is going to have no issue running up the score and they are going to end up cruising here. Back the Devils on the puck line to cash here. This is a strong play here.