Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to the Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils. This game marks the start of the NHL Regular Season for both teams. It is set for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

The Penguins, led by head coach Dan Muse, hold a record of 9-4-2. They are ranked 3rd in their conference and 2nd in their division. The Devils, under the guidance of head coach Sheldon Keefe, have a record of 10-4-0. They stand 1st in both conference and division rankings.

Penguins vs Devils Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils
• Venue: Prudential Center
• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Betting Odds:
  • Pittsburgh Penguins Puck Line: +1.5 (-146)
  • New Jersey Devils Puck Line: -1.5 (+119)
  • Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine: +174
  • New Jersey Devils MoneyLine: -209
  • Over/Under: 6.5
  • Over: -110
  • Under: -111
  • Favorite: New Jersey Devils
  • Underdog: Pittsburgh Penguins</li

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a win against the Washington Capitals with a score of 5-3. Sidney Crosby was a standout, scoring two goals on six shots. The Penguins displayed a strong power play, scoring three goals in that win.

In their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Penguins fell short, losing 3-4. Benjamin Kindel contributed significantly with two goals. Despite outshooting the Maple Leafs with 37 shots, they could not secure the win.

The Penguins have been active on the power play, ranking third in power play goals with 14 this season. Their top players like Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust have been contributing on the scoreboard. In goal, Tristan Jarry has played seven games, recording five wins and 184 saves.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils are coming off a win against the Montreal Canadiens. They scored 4 goals on 28 shots. Key players in the game included Timo Meier and Jack Hughes, who contributed to the win.

In recent games, the Devils have been inconsistent. They lost to the Anaheim Ducks, scoring only 1 goal. However, they bounced back with a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings, with strong performances from Dawson Mercer and Jacob Markstrom in goal.

Jack Hughes remains a standout player for the Devils. He has 10 goals and 8 assists in 14 games. Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt also contribute significantly, with Meier leading in hits and Bratt providing assists.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a moneyline of -209. The Devils have strong skater stats, leading in goals and assists. The projected score is New Jersey 4, Pittsburgh 3. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick the New Jersey Devils to win straight up.

The over/under line for this game is set at 6.5. Both teams have shown solid offensive stats, with the Devils ranking first in goals and assists. The projected total is 7. Given these offensive capabilities, the recommendation is to go with the over at 6.5 (-110).