Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

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The Nashville Predators visit the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The game starts at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the NHL Regular Season.

The Predators have a record of 24-24-5, while the Devils hold a 27-24-2 record. Nashville is ranked 11th in the Western Conference, and New Jersey is 15th in the Eastern Conference. The Predators are led by head coach Andrew Brunette, and the Devils are coached by Sheldon Keefe.

Predators vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -142, Nashville Predators MoneyLine +119

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators are heading into their next game with a recent track record that includes both wins and losses. They have struggled in some recent games, like the 7-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. However, they did secure a 5-3 win against the Ottawa Senators not too long ago.

Key players like Steven Stamkos have been active on the ice. Stamkos notched three goals in the win over the Senators. Meanwhile, Ryan O’Reilly and Filip Forsberg have also been contributing with goals and assists across recent games.

In the net, Juuse Saros has faced a lot of shots. He saved 25 of 28 shots against the Boston Bruins in their latest game. While the team has faced defensive challenges, Saros’ efforts remain a key part of their strategy.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils recently played five games. They won three of these games, with victories over the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames. In these games, the Devils managed to score 2 to 5 goals.

Jack Hughes has been a key player for the Devils. He contributed with assists in recent games and had a strong presence on the ice. Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt also played important roles in scoring.

Jacob Markstrom has been active as the goaltender. He has been in 28 games this season and secured 14 wins. Markstrom made 633 saves with no shutouts yet this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win against the Nashville Predators with a moneyline of -142. The Predators have a moneyline of +119, making them the underdog. Considering the Devils’ stronger ranking in goals and assists, the pick is for the New Jersey Devils to win. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of the Devils.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the under at -114. The skater stats show a moderate scoring capability, while the goaltending stats are not outstanding for either team. The projected total score is 6, so the recommendation is to take the under. This aligns with the expectation of a 4-2 game outcome.