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Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 4/11/25 NHL Picks
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New Jersey Devils (41-30-7) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (32-35-12)
April 11, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -205 / Pittsburgh Penguins +170 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Penguins vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Friday, April 11, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-35-12, 40-39 ATS) lost five of the previous eight games. They returned from a three-game road trip on which the Penguins lost to the Blues and Blackhawks and beat the Stars. Pittsburgh got revenge for that loss to Chicago with a 5-0 victory, and after this game in New Jersey, the Penguins will conclude the season with a pair of home games. They are 14th in the East with 76 points, the same as the Sabres.
The Penguins score 2.94 goals per game on average (18th), while they concede 3.53 GPG (30th). This season, Sidney Crosby leads the team with 87 points (31 G and 56 A). Rickard Rakell has 68 points (34 G and 34 A), while Bryan Rust chips in with 61 points (28 G and 33 A).
Tristan Jarry (15-11-6) is expected to start for the Penguins at the goal on Friday against the Devils. The 29-year-old is allowing 3.16 goals per game this year with a .891 SV% and two shutouts.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (41-30-7, 32-46 ATS) won three consecutive games against the Wild (twice) and Rangers to secure the playoff spot and 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division. It is confirmed that they will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round. The Devils will play three of the remaining four games at home; after this one, they will welcome the Islanders and Red Wings and travel to Boston. The Bruins were the ones who shocked the Devils in the most recent game with a 7-2 win in Newark.
The Devils average 2.96 goals per game this year (17th), while they allow 2.64 GPG (6th). Jesper Bratt leads the team with 88 points (21 G and 67 A). Nico Hischier contributes 67 points (35 G and 32 A), while Timo Meier has 50 points (25 G and 25 A).
Jacob Markstrom (26-15-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Devils on Friday against the Penguins. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.53 goals per game this year with a .899 SV% and four shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Twelve of the last 13 games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Penguins’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Devils’ last 10 games as home favorites following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Penguins’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Devils’ last five night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.64).
- The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 29th in the league for shots against per game this season (30.3).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 29th in the league in save percentage this season (.884).
Penguins vs Devils Prediction
The Devils won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the Devils lead 2-1 in the series, but the Penguins won the last game when it was 7-3 in Pittsburgh. Even though I don’t expect ten goals again, I am going with Over because New Jersey already booked its place in the playoffs and cannot move up or down, even with all remaining wins or losses. So, the hosts will care less about the result; they will be relaxed and try not to suffer any injuries. That relaxing attitude was evident in a massive 7-2 loss to Boston. I am backing the rivals to combine for at least six goals here.
