In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 22nd at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 26-17-6 this year after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New Jersey tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the lone goal in the third period for the loss. The Devils outshot Ottawa by a total of 26-20, won 53.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got their lone goal from Tatar, while Markstrom stopped 18 out of 20 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Devils lost to the Flyers by a score of 3-1 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3. New Jersey has lost four games in a row and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 58 points. New Jersey has scored 3.02 goals per game and they have allowed 2.53 goals against per game, while also going 28.1% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led New Jersey with 18 goals, 37 assists, and 181 shots on goal, while Jesper Bratt has added 15 goals, 37 assists, and 109 shots on goal. Jacob Markstrom is 21-9-5 with a 2.20 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 23-19-6 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Boston trailed 3-2 in the third period, but they scored the last four goals for the win. The Bruins out shot San Jose by a total of 33-28, won 43.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Coyle (2), Lettieri, Lindholm, Marchand, and Pastrnak, while Korpisalo stopped 25 out of 28 shots in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Bruins lost to the Senators by a score of 6-5, but did beat the Lightning by a score of 6-2 before that. Boston has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Atlantic standings with 52 points. Boston has scored 2.77 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 13.8% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 22 goals, 31 assists, and 199 shots on goal, while Brad Marchand has added 17 goals, 20 assists, and 140 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 15-15-4 with a 2.94 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year. 

Why the Bruins will beat the Devils

• The Devils have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
• The underdogs have won five of the Devils’ last six games.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Devils’ last 10 games.
• The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last four games following a loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Devils’ last six games at Prudential Center following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Bruins’ last nine games against the Devils following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games following a home win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in seven of the Devils’ last eight games following a home loss.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in five of the Devils’ last six night games at Prudential Center.
• Jack Hughes has scored a goal in three of the Devils’ last four night games.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances against the Bruins.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last four games.
• David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last four games.
• Elias Lindholm has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Devils.

Devils vs Bruins Prediction 

New Jersey comes into this matchup looking to snap their losing streak, but they will be at home for this contest. The Devils are 13-8-4 at home this year, while the Bruins are 9-12-3 on the road. Boston has won three of their last four games, but they have lost or gone to overtime in three straight road games. New Jersey’s defense has been fantastic this season, but they have scored two goals or fewer in eight of their last eleven games. The Devils are really struggling right now and I need to see some positive results before I back them. Take the Bruins to get the win.