Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Predators and Devils. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Devils as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, April 7th.
WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:
- Looking at our projections, the Devils are expected to take down the Predators by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Devils on the moneyline
- The Devils should also cover at -1.5
Does Nashville Have What it Takes on the Road?
On the road this season, the Predators have gone 22-13-3 and have lost three straight games away from home. In the Western Conference, Nashville is in 8th place and 4th in the Central Division. Overall, the Predators have a record of 44-29-4 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games.
As the underdog, Nashville has gone 21-18-3 this season and has lost two straight games as the underdog. Against teams in the Western Conference, the Predators have gone 27-21 this year. In games where they have been favored, Nashville has gone 23-11-1 this season.
On the road, the Predators have gone 23-15 against the puck line this season and have an average scoring margin of +.2 goals per game. Overall, Nashville has gone 42-35 vs. the puck line, including a mark of 27-15 as the underdog.
So far, the Predators have 27 wins by multiple goals and have gone 15-20 against the puck line when favored. Across their last 10 games, Nashville has a puck line record of 4-6, and they have dropped their last three games vs. the puck line on the road.
For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Nashville is 6.3. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Predators come in with an over/under record of 35-36-6.
Across their three previous road games, Nashville has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
The Predators come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 13th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 9th in the league. This year, the Predators have recorded a 24-14 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 18-14 record.
Nashville’s leading scorer is Filip Forsberg. So far, he has 43 goals which is 9th in the NHL. Forsberg also comes into the game with 44 assists.
New Jersey defense takes on the Predators ranked 17th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against New Jersey. They also are 30th in shutouts, with 1 shutouts.
Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 60 games this season. His current record stands at 33-23, and his save percentage is 0.991%.
Can New Jersey Pull Off a Home Win?
At home this season, the Devils have gone 17-19-2 and have dropped their last two games. In the Eastern Conference, New Jersey is 13th and 7th in the Metropolitan Division.
Overall, the Devils have gone 37-36-4 and have been favored in 51 of their 77 games this season. Against other teams from the East, New Jersey has gone 22-24 and 11-13 in the division.
At home this season, the Devils have a puck line record of just 8-30 and their average scoring margin is -.4 goals per game. So far, they have 23 wins by multiple goals and 29 losses by multiple goals.
So far, the team’s overall puck line record is 28-49, including going 2-3 vs. the puck line in their last five games. In their last ten home games, New Jersey has gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line.
For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring New Jersey is 6.7. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Devils come in with an over/under record of 44-32-1.
Through their last three road games, Nashville has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
On offense, the Devils are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. New Jersey’s offense is currently ranked 15th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 29th in the league.
New Jersey’s leading scorer is Nico Hischier. So far, he has 26 goals which is 56th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hischier has 37 assists this season.
The Devils defense is currently 17th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against New Jersey. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 30th with 1 shutouts.
Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen comes into the game having made 31 starts this season. So far, his record is 7-23 and he has a save percentage of 0.726%.