New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 11/5/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-213) Blackhawks (+165)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-0) will attempt to beat the New Jersey Devils (6-3-1) on Sunday. The moneyline on this game has the Devils at -213 and the Blackhawks open at +165. The total is 7.

The New Jersey Devils were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-1 loss against the Blues in their last outing. New Jersey garnered 6 penalty minutes in this outing. The Devils didn't have a great showing offensively in this loss. In addition, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but didn't convert it into a score. For the game, they converted 1 out of the 34 shots they put on net.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have earned 36 power play tries (10th in pro hockey) and have scored 9 goals in those chances. The Devils have had 305 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .882. New Jersey has tried 333 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.7%. While at even strength, the Devils have allowed the opponent to score 27 goals while having 22 on offense. New Jersey has accounted for 39 power play chances and they have scored 17 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 43.59%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 13 points and their points percentage comes in at .650. In regard to their scoring, the New Jersey Devils have notched 39 goals (5th in hockey) this year and have given up 36.

The man in goal for this game is Akira Schmid. The opposition has scored 63 goals versus Schmid in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.82. Schmid has played in 28 games over the course of his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .900 for his 1,342 mins between the pipes. He has compiled a win-loss mark of 10-10-3 and got the start in 22 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Schmid has earned 11 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .500. Schmid has seen 628 shots taken against him and has garnered 565 saves.

Their last time out, Chicago played the Coyotes in a game where the Blackhawks ended up taking the loss by a tally of 8-1. They had 2 power play chances in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks recorded 1 goal of the 30 shots on goal they attempted.

On the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have 19 goals, 6 points, in addition to a points percentage of .333. They have granted a total of 32 goals to be scored by way of 28 goals at even strength and 4 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blackhawks have racked up 16 goals at even strength and 3 goals (31st in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 33 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 9.09%. Chicago has put up 237 shots (31st in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.02%, while allowing the opposition 308 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 86.67% on their opponents 30 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.6%.

For the opposition you are going to see Petr Mrazek patrolling the crease. He has gathered 8,567 saves out of the 9,441 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .907. Mrazek holds a career record of 152-127-34 and has played in 340 games. He has started in 311 games and has accumulated 18,979 mins. Mrazek's percentage of quality starts is 50.8% and he has made 158 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 2.76 goals/game and he has relinquished 874 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+165)

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