Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/16

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The Boston Bruins will visit the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on Monday, March 16, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and can be watched on ESPN. The Bruins hold a record of 37-23-6 this season, while the Devils stand at 33-31-2.

Boston’s head coach, Marco Sturm, has led the team to a seventh-place spot in the Eastern Conference. The Devils, coached by Sheldon Keefe, are ranked fifteenth in the same conference. Both teams will aim to improve their standings in this regular season matchup.

Bruins vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -126, Boston Bruins MoneyLine +107

Boston Bruins Team Preview

In their recent games, the Boston Bruins have shown strong performances. They secured a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals. Charlie McAvoy was a standout with two goals and two blocks.

The Bruins faced a setback against the San Jose Sharks, losing 4-2. Despite the loss, David Pastrnak contributed with a goal and an assist. Their defense recorded eight blocks, which showed their effort on the ice.

Boston’s offensive efforts were evident in their 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pavel Zacha scored three goals in that game. The Bruins’ goaltending had a challenging time, facing 40 shots and making 35 saves.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have shown a mix of results in their recent home games. They secured a 6-4 victory against the Los Angeles Kings, with Nico Hischier leading the team with two goals and two assists. Despite having fewer shots on goal than the Kings, the Devils managed to capitalize on their power play opportunities, scoring twice.

In another recent game, the Devils faced a narrow 5-4 defeat against the Calgary Flames. The team had a strong offensive showing with 32 shots on goal and two power play goals. Both Luke Hughes and Jack Hughes contributed with a goal and an assist each, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Defensively, the Devils have room for improvement as seen in their 3-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves but couldn’t stop the three goals against. The Devils had 31 shots on goal but failed to convert any into points during that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored with a moneyline of -126. They have shown better performance in goals and assists this season compared to the Boston Bruins. Based on current stats and odds, picking the New Jersey Devils to win is a sound choice with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but their goaltending ranks are middle of the pack. Given these factors, the game is likely to exceed the total, making the over a solid pick.