New Jersey Devils (39-29-7) vs Minnesota Wild (41-28-5)
Game Info: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Prudential Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -155 / Minnesota Wild +130 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Wild vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 31st at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 41-28-5 this year after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Minnesota cut the deficit to 2-1 in the first and 3-2 in the third, but they allowed the last two goals to seal the loss. The Wild were outshot by a total of 33-24, won 43.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Foligno and Hartman, while Gustavsson stopped 28 out of 33 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Wild defeated the Capitals by a score of 4-2 but did lose to the Golden Knights by a score of 5-1 before that. Minnesota has lost three of their last four games, and they are currently tied for fourth in the Central standings with 87 points. Minnesota has scored 2.69 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.82 goals against per game, while also going 20.4% on the power play and 71.4% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Boldy has led Minnesota with 24 goals, 38 assists, and 248 shots on goal, while Marco Rossi has added 22 goals, 33 assists, and 121 shots on goal. Filip Gustavsson is 29-17-4 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year. The Wild will meet the Rangers, Islanders, Stars, Sharks, and Flames after this game.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 39-29-7 this season after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 5-2 in their last game. New Jersey scored two quick goals in the first period, and they added three goals in the third to secure the win. The Devils recorded 33 shots on goal, won 56.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Cotter, Hischier (3), and Tatar, while Markstrom stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Devils lost to the Jets by a score of 4-0 but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 5-3 before that. New Jersey has lost four of their last six games, and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 85 points. New Jersey has scored 2.97 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.63 goals against per game, while also going 28.1% on the power play and 82% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 20 goals, 66 assists, and 163 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 33 goals, 29 assists, and 181 shots on goal. Jacob Markstrom is 24-14-6 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Why the Devils will beat the Wild
- The Wild have lost four of their last five road games.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as road underdogs.
- The Devils have won the second period in six of their last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Wild will beat the Devils
- The Wild have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games following a road win.
- The Devils have lost the first period in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Devils’ last six games as home favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Wild’s last five Monday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 12 of the Wild’s last 13 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the last five games between the Wild and Devils at Prudential Center.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Erik Haula has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last three home games.
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last seven games as favorites.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Jared Spurgeon has recorded at least one point in each of the Wild’s last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in three of his last four road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
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Wild vs Devils Prediction
New Jersey was able to pick up a big win against Minnesota on the road on Saturday, and they will look to make it back-to-back wins here. The Devils are 17-13-5 at home this year, while the Wild are 22-11-3 on the road. Minnesota has lost three of their last four games and they are at risk to lose their third spot in the Central, as the Blues are now tied with them. We have seen this Minnesota team really struggle to score over the last week, and I think we are going to see a lower scoring game here, so I like the under in this contest.