New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday, 2/26

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The New Jersey Devils will visit the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and will be shown on ESPN+. This is a regular season game in the NHL.

The Devils have a record of 28-28-2 and are 15th in the Eastern Conference. They have struggled in their division with a 4-13 record. The Penguins, with a 29-15-12 record, are 6th in the conference and 2nd in the division. They have been stronger in division play with a 10-6 record.

Devils vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins -141, New Jersey Devils +120

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have been on a tough streak. They have lost their last four games. The team scored only three goals in those games.

The Devils’ offense ranks 27th in goals with 144. Their 1699 shots on goal place them 5th in the league. Despite their struggles, they are effective in creating chances.

Jacob Markstrom is the top goaltender for the Devils. He has 15 wins and 683 saves this season. However, he has not recorded a shutout yet.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had mixed results in their recent games. They scored a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres, with Avery Hayes and Benjamin Kindel each scoring two goals. However, they suffered a close 4-5 loss to the New York Islanders.

In the game against the Ottawa Senators, the Penguins fell short with a 2-3 loss. Yegor Chinakhov contributed with a goal and an assist. Despite having fewer shots on goal, they managed to block 17 shots.

Sidney Crosby continues to be a key player for the Penguins. He has 27 goals and 32 assists this season. Stuart Skinner has been solid in the net, with 19 wins and 783 saves so far.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils with a moneyline of -141. The Devils have a moneyline of +120. Based on current stats, Pittsburgh’s offensive and defensive ranks are slightly better than New Jersey’s. The projected score is Pittsburgh 3, New Jersey 2. Therefore, the pick is Pittsburgh Penguins to win straight up.

The current total for the game is set at 5.5 goals with the over at -125 and the under at +103. The combined projected score is 5 goals, suggesting a lower-scoring game. Given the goaltending stats and goal projections, the recommendation is to pick the under 5.5.