New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/26/25
The Devils and Blackhawks are set to face off at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.
NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5
This game will be played at United Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 26th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:
- Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
- We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+184)
- The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Do the Devils Have What it Takes on the Road?
New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped them to 37-29-7 this season. The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Devils allowed all three goals. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that.
The Devils’ offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their defensive issues. The Flames scored their first goal at 5:34 in the third period and added two more, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Devils were held scoreless in all three periods and ended the game with 19 giveaways.
New Jersey was blanked for the first time in 12 games, last being shut out in a 4-0 loss to the Islanders on February 25th. The Devils have now been shut out four times this season.
New Jersey’s defense held strong for two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The first goal came at 14:26, followed by another at 14:54, and the empty-netter at 16:45. The Devils’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.
Can the Blackhawks Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks moved to 21-41-9 for the season. As +1.5 goal underdogs, Chicago not only covered the puck line but also won outright. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.
Four different Blackhawks found the net in this one. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period, and Chicago extended their lead to 4-0 before the Ducks got on the board. The Ducks’ second goal came with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Chicago’s offense was marked by 12 giveaways in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play. Ryan Donato notched his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen, with his 4th goal, scored on a power play.
Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, who had 8 assists in the game. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added an assist, his 4th of the year.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to build on a performance where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves and posted a 95% save percentage. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, with the last one coming with just 4 seconds left.