New Jersey Devils (33-24-6) vs Winnipeg Jets (43-16-4)
March 7, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -102 / Winnipeg Jets -118 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 7 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets (43-16-4, 33-30 ATS) went through a three-game losing skid for the first time in 2025. They lost to the Predators, Flyers, and Islanders, but bounced back with a 4-1 road win in Philadelphia. The Jets are now on a four-game road trip which will end on Sunday against the Hurricanes. Winnipeg is at the top of the Central Division Standings with 90 points, six ahead of the Dallas Stars.
The Jets average 3.48 goals per game this year (3rd), while they allow 2.32 GPG (1st). Kyle Connor leads the team with 78 points (32 G and 46 A). Mark Scheifele contributes 71 points (35 G and 36 A), while Gabriel Vilardi has 58 points (26 G and 32 A).
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (33-24-6, 26-37 ATS) have been playing in a hot and cold form over the last few weeks. The Devils won seven and lost seven in the last 14 games and are at the moment on a two-game losing run after suffering defeats to the Golden Knights and Stars. New Jersey is back home from a five-game road trip and will spend three of the next four games here at Prudential Center. The Devils are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 72 points, six behind Carolina and 16 behind Washington.
The Devils score 2.98 goals per game on average (14th), while they concede 2.49 GPG (2nd). This season, Jack Hughes leads the team with 70 points (27 G and 43 A). Jesper Bratt also has 70 points (17 G and 53 A), while Nico Hischier chips in with 49 points (26 G and 23 A).
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last seven games against the Devils following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last four games against the Jets following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Jets’ last nine games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (27.91%).
- 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 Winnipeg Jets rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.48).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
Jets vs Devils Prediction
The Jets won seven of the last ten H2H duels, but they haven’t faced this season. Winnipeg is in better form at the moment and New Jersey is without its captain and best player Jack Hughes, so I am not sure about the Devils’ chances in this one. Still, I am going to opt for goals rather than picking a winner. Each of the Jets’ previous six games went Under, while the Devils have a 22-39-2 Over/Under record this year. These two are the best defenses in the NHL, another reason to expect a low-scoring affair.