New Jersey Devils (37-27-6) vs Ottawa Senators (36-27-5)
Game Info: Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Prudential Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -115 / Ottawa Senators -105 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a Senators vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22nd at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 36-27-5 this season after they lost to Colorado by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Ottawa allowed the first five goals in the game, but they were able to score late in the third to avoid the shutout. The Senators were outshot by a total of 32-16, won 44% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got their lone goal from Cozens, while Ullmark stopped 9 out of 13 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Senators lost to the Canadiens by a score of 6-3, but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-2 before that. Ottawa has won six of their last eight games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 77 points. Ottawa has scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 20 goals, 49 assists, and 131 shots on goal, while Drake Batherson has added 19 goals, 36 assists, and 145 shots on goal. Linus Ullmark is 18-13-3 with a 2.80 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 37-27-6 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 5-3 in their last game. New Jersey led 3-1 after two periods, but they allowed four goals in the third period for the loss. The Devils outshot Calgary by a total of 29-28, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Cotter, Haula, and Hischier, while Markstrom stopped 23 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that third period collapse, the Devils defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 2-1, but did lose to the Penguins by a score of 7-3 before that. New Jersey has won four of their last six games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 80 points. New Jersey has scored 2.97 goals per game and they have allowed 2.60 goals against per game, while also going 27.1% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 20 goals, 60 assists, and 154 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 29 goals, 26 assists, and 169 shots on goal. Jake Allen is 12-13-1 with a 2.53 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this season.
Why the Devils will beat the Senators
- The Devils have won each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Devils have won the third period in each of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Senators will beat the Devils
- The underdogs have won three of the Devils’ last four games.
- The Devils have lost each of their last two games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last x night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Prudential Center following a loss.
- The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last three games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seventeen of the Devils’ last 19 games as favorites following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Senators’ last five games against the Devils following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Senators and Devils.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Senators’ last six games following a home loss.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has recorded an assist in each of the Devils’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with the Devils as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last 14 Saturday night home games.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one point in each of the Senators’ last 11 Saturday games.
- Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last six games as road underdogs.
- Michael Amadio has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last three road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.65%).
- 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 Ottawa Senators rank T4th in the league in short handed goals this season (9).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 7th in the league for shots per game this season (29.3).
Senators vs Devils Prediction
New Jersey comes into this matchup dealing with some important injuries and they just played a terrible third period last time out, but they will be at home here. The Devils are 17-12-4 at home this year, while the Senators 16-17-3 on the road. Ottawa has lost two games in a row and they have allowed 11 goals in those two losses. These two teams have split the first two games of the season series and each game has been lower scoring. I think we will see more scoring in this game, as Ottawa has gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last five, while New Jersey has also gone over 6.5 in three of their last five. Take the over here.