The New Jersey Devils visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night, with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre. On DraftKings Sportsbook, New Jersey is a -148 favorite on the Moneyline, while the total is set at O/U 6.5 goals.
Below, I’ll break down the matchup and provide my top Jets vs. Devils prediction and best bet.
Jets vs. Devils Odds
| Market | New Jersey Devils | Winnipeg Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -148 | +124 |
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+164) | +1.5 (-198) |
| Total | Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook and subject to change.
Jets vs. Devils Betting Preview
Winnipeg Jets Outlook
Winnipeg has won three straight since an embarrassing 7-0 loss to Carolina on Nov. 1, but the numbers still look weak. Over their past 10 games, the Jets rank 28th in goals per 60 (2.57), and their 49.0% 5v5 xGoals share sits 21st. They also rank 20th in xGoals against per 60 this season (3.30), which won’t be ideal against one of the NHL’s most dangerous offenses.
Kyle Connor (13G, 6A) has been the bright spot, and his 13 goals rank fourth in the NHL, while Mark Scheifele (4G, 14A) leads the team in assists. Nico Daws gets the nod in goal against his former team, and he’s 2-3-0 with an .886 SV% and 2.86 GAA across five starts combined across both clubs this season. His -2.2 GSAx and -0.83% SV% above expected rank 57th and 56th, respectively, among 75 goaltenders.
New Jersey Devils Outlook
New Jersey’s underlying numbers look stellar, ranking second in xGoals share (59.0%) and first in xGoals against per 60 (2.47). Over the Devils’ past 10 games, they’ve controlled a league-best 60.6% of the xGoals while allowing the fewest high-danger shots in the NHL.
Jack Hughes (9G, 16A) leads the team with 25 points, and Nico Hischier and Arseny Gritsyuk have totaled eight goals apiece. As a team, New Jersey’s 3.95 goals per 60 over its past 10 games rank fourth. The Devils have won five straight, although three of those wins came after regulation. I’m sure you’re aware of the weird Connor Hellebuyck/Devils team statement on social media, so it’ll be Jake Allen between the pipes. He sports an .881 SV% and 3.20 GAA, and his -5.2 GSAx and -1.08% SV% above expected rank 67th and 59th, respectively, so the Jets should still see some solid looks of their own.
Jets vs. Devils Prediction and Best Bet
Winnipeg has owned this matchup in recent meetings, winning four of the past five, and New Jersey has scored four or more goals in just one of the past six meetings. Interestingly, 68% of the Moneyline handle is on the Jets despite just 21% of the bets, but I’d rather not pick a side here, given the extra drama added. Give me the Devils’ offense against a Winnipeg team that simply hasn’t been able to keep the puck out of its own net.
Best Bet: Devils Team Total Over 3.5 (+110)
Advanced stats courtesy of MoneyPuck.
