New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/30

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The NHL season is kicking off with an exciting game at the SAP Center. The New Jersey Devils are visiting the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The Devils have started strong with an 8-2-0 record, while the Sharks are at 2-6-2.

Sheldon Keefe is leading the Devils, who are ranked first in their conference. Ryan Warsofsky’s Sharks are aiming to improve their standing in the Western Pacific Division. Fans can catch the game live on NBCS at 10:00 PM.

Devils vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -224, San Jose Sharks MoneyLine +187

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils recently played against the Colorado Avalanche and faced a tough loss. The game ended with an 8-4 score, despite the Devils getting 30 shots on goal. Jack Hughes contributed with a goal and an assist, while Jacob Markstrom faced a challenging night in the net.

Before that, the Devils secured a win against the Avalanche at home, with a close 4-3 score. Jack Hughes led the charge with two goals, and Simon Nemec added three assists. The team’s defense was strong, recording 20 blocks in the game.

In their match against the San Jose Sharks, the Devils emerged with a 3-1 win. Dougie Hamilton played a key role with two goals and an assist. The Devils’ power play was effective, scoring two of their goals with the man advantage.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks recently played against the Los Angeles Kings, ending with a 4-3 loss. Despite the loss, the Sharks managed to have 40 shots on goal. Philipp Kurashev and Alexander Wennberg were among the top skaters, each scoring one goal and providing one assist.

In a game against the Minnesota Wild, the Sharks secured a 6-5 victory. They scored two power-play goals, showing strong offensive capabilities. William Eklund led the team with two goals and one assist in that game.

The Sharks’ season stats show they have scored 32 goals, placing them 9th in the league. They have also collected 211 hits, ranking 15th. Their goaltending has seen Alex Nedeljkovic and Yaroslav Askarov splitting duties, with Nedeljkovic recording 112 saves so far.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks with a moneyline of -224. Based on current stats, the Devils have a strong offensive lineup, ranking 3rd in goals this season. The projected score is Devils 4, Sharks 2. Given these factors, picking the Devils to win straight up seems reasonable.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.5, with the under at -114. The Devils have solid goaltending, ranking 8th in goals against, while the Sharks rank 18th. With a projected total score of 6, the under looks like a sound choice for this game.