New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets and Devils are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
The Jets are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Devils. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for New Jersey Devils – Winnipeg Jets odds
New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between New Jersey and Winnipeg, the Jets hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 2 points.
- Across their ten previous road games, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across their ten previous home games, New Jersey has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Devils have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.
- The Jets have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
When playing on the road this season, the Jets have gone 21-10-3 and have won their last two games in that situation. Overall, they have gone 44-19-5 and are in first place in the Central Division. In the Western Conference, the Jets are in second place and have gone 25-15 against other teams in the conference.
Over their last ten games, the Jets have gone 7-3, and they come into this game having won three straight games. When favored this season, Winnipeg has gone 35-9-3, and they have won two straight games when favored.
Offensively, the Jets come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 18th position in the league. Looking at how the Jets’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 22nd in power play goals and 27th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Laurent Brossoit has started 18 games this season. His current record stands at 12-4, and his save percentage is 0.445%.
At home this season, the Devils have gone 16-17-2 and have been the underdog in 22 of their 35 home games. In the Eastern Conference, New Jersey is 12th and 6th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Devils are just 3-7.
So far this season, the Devils have gone 33-32-4 and have 70 points. In the Eastern Conference, New Jersey is 12th and 6th in the Metropolitan Division. Against other teams in the East, the Devils have gone 19-20.
When looking at their offense, the Devils have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. In terms of the Devils’ offense during power plays, they are 15th in power play goals and 28th in shorthanded goals.
Heading into this matchup vs. Winnipeg, goalie Jake Allen has started 24 games in this season. His current record is 8-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.636%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Devils.
New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Tips
- We like the Devils on the moneyline (+100)
- The Devils are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
- Dougie Hamilton – Upper Body – Out
- Jonas Siegenthaler – Concussion – Out
- Michael McLeod – Personal – Out
- Nate Bastian – Lower Body – Out
- Cal Foote – Personal – Out
- John Marino – Upper Body – Questionable
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Neal Pionk – Illness – Questionable
- Gabriel Vilardi – Upper Body – Out
