Devils vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - January 22

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The New Jersey Devils (26-17-6) will try to stop a four-game losing streak when they square off against the Boston Bruins (23-19-6) at home on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to emerge victorious in Wednesday's hockey contest.

Over the last 10 contests, the Bruins are 3-5-2. They have put up 32 goals, while their opponents have scored 32. They have gone on the power play 23 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (17.4% of opportunities).

Devils vs. Bruins Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Devils 4, Bruins 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Devils (-189)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Devils (-1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils have a 26-17-6 record overall, with a 2-6-8 record in games that have required overtime.
  • In the 16 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-5-5 record (good for 17 points).
  • In the four games this season the Devils recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-2-2 (two points).
  • New Jersey finished 0-6-1 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
  • The Devils have scored more than two goals in 32 games (26-3-3, 55 points).
  • In the 12 games when New Jersey has scored a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-3-1 record (17 points).
  • In the 33 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 20-11-2 (42 points).
  • The Devils have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 6-6-4 (16 points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

  • The Bruins have earned a record of 7-6-13 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 23-19-6.
  • Boston has earned 25 points (10-3-5) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Bruins registered only one goal in nine games and have gone 1-7-1 (three points).
  • Boston has nine points (3-4-3) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Bruins have scored three or more goals 24 times, earning 40 points from those matchups (19-3-2).
  • This season, Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 11-5-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 17-7-0 (34 points).
  • The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Bruins went 5-10-5 in those contests (15 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank Devils AVG Bruins AVG Bruins Rank
15th 3.02 Goals Scored 2.77 26th
5th 2.53 Goals Allowed 3.17 23rd
11th 29.3 Shots 27.6 20th
3rd 25.6 Shots Allowed 28.5 17th
3rd 28.15% Power Play % 13.82% 30th
8th 82.09% Penalty Kill % 75.17% 25th

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