New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Jets. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Devils in a non-conference matchup.
NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5
This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 28th.
WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Jets winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- The Jets should also cover at -1.5
Do the Devils Have a Shot at a Road Win?
New Jersey’s record dropped to 38-28-7 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
All three goals came in the third period, with the last one being an empty-netter. New Jersey struggled offensively, managing only 22 shots on goal.
New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils managed 22 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They were held scoreless through all three periods, including the third, where the Flames scored all three of their goals.
Turnovers were an issue for the Devils, as they recorded 19 giveaways. None of their players registered a goal or an assist in the game.
Defensively, the Devils held Calgary scoreless through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey’s defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while their goaltender made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.
Can Winnipeg Deliver Being Favored at Home?
With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 49-19-4. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets rallied with seven different players finding the net. Two of their goals came with the Lightning’s net empty.
In their 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets had seven different goal scorers, including Vladislav Namestnikov, who netted his third goal of the season. Logan Stanley added his first goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his first of the season. Nikolaj Ehlers picked up his ninth goal, with one of the two empty-netters.
Winnipeg fired 34 shots on goal and tallied 10 assists. Mark Scheifele, with his eighth goal of the season, also recorded his 10th assist on Ehlers’ empty-netter. Josh Morrissey added two assists, bringing his season total to 13.
Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals and another late in the 3rd to make it 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets’ defense registered 5 takeaways and 31 hits.