Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/9

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The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to the Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils. This NHL regular season game is set for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Penguins hold a record of 40-22-16 this season. They stand 5th in their conference and 2nd in the Eastern Metropolitan division. The Devils have a record of 40-35-3, placing them 13th in the conference and 7th in the division.

Penguins vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Penguins -111, Devils -108

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a winning streak recently. They won their last two games against the Florida Panthers. In those games, they scored a total of 14 goals.

Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell have been key players for the Penguins. Crosby had three points in their last game, while Rakell scored twice in one of the wins. Anthony Mantha also contributed with goals and assists in recent games.

In goal, Stuart Skinner has been a solid choice for the Penguins. He has a record of 22 wins and 16 losses this season. Skinner has made over 1,000 saves this season, helping the team secure important victories.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils are coming off a tough loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, where they fell 5-1. In that game, the Devils had 24 shots on goal and managed only one goal. Cody Glass was the lone scorer for the Devils.

Earlier in the week, the Devils had a solid win against the Montreal Canadiens, shutting them out 3-0. Jacob Markstrom was stellar in goal with 18 saves. Jack Hughes contributed two assists in that victory.

The Devils have shown some strong performances in recent games, including a 7-3 win against the Washington Capitals. In that game, Jack Hughes led the team with two goals and three assists. The Devils’ offense had 30 shots on goal, displaying their ability to generate scoring chances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are slightly favored with a moneyline of -111 against the New Jersey Devils at -108. The Penguins rank higher in goals and assists, which could give them an edge. The projected score is Pittsburgh 4, New Jersey 3. Thus, the pick is for Pittsburgh to win straight up.

The total line for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -109 and the under at -112. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with Pittsburgh ranking second in goals. The projected score totals to 7, suggesting a pick for the over 6.5.