New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 4/15/25

The Devils and Bruins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Bruins. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Bruins +1.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 15th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:

• With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Devils to secure a 4-3 victory.
• Take the Devils on the moneyline
• On the puck line, we like Bruins (+1.5)

Pressure Builds for New Jersey as Away Favorites

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped them to 41-32-7 this season. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.

Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke the tie at 14:26. Calgary added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.

The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Flames, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. They recorded 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive struggles.

New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, including a second period in which they took 10 shots on goal. The Devils ended the game with no assists, power play goals, or shorthanded goals.

New Jersey’s defense held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The first came at 14:26, followed by another just 28 seconds later, and the final goal at 16:45. The Devils’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Can Boston Grab a Win at Home?

Boston improved to 33-39-9 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals went under, with only 2 goals scored in the game.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added a power-play goal at 10:03.

Boston’s offense struck early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, coming on a power play at the 10:03 mark of the first period.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists, including Brad Marchand’s 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm’s 6th.

Boston’s defense was rock solid, allowing 0 goals and just 23 shots on goal from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.