New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 1/26/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators

Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-118) Predators (-102)

Bridgestone Arena is the location where the Nashville Predators (23-18-6) will take on the New Jersey Devils (31-12-4) on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Devils at -118 and the Predators open at -102. The total is set at 7.

The New Jersey Devils were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 win over the Golden Knights their last time on the ice. New Jersey had 11 penalty mins in this game. Additionally, they had 1 chance on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. The Devils played like an average offensive team in the win. In the game, they converted 3 of the 36 shots they put on goal.

Get all of our NHL Expert Picks

New Jersey Devils opponents have totaled 146 power play tries (19th in professional hockey) and have a total of 27 goals in those attempts. The Devils thus far have had 1,318 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .907. New Jersey has attempted 1,616 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.1%. When playing at even strength, the Devils let the opposition score 95 goals while notching 133 on the offensive side of the ice. New Jersey has compiled 140 power play chances and they have added 30 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 21.43%. For the current season, they have recorded 66 points and their points percentage is sitting at .702. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the New Jersey Devils have earned 163 goals (9th in the NHL) this season and have given up 122.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Vitek Vanecek. In his professional hockey career, Vanecek has tallied 56 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .544. His save percentage is at .910 during his 6,127 mins in the crease. Vanecek has had 2,924 shots against him and he has 2,661 total saves. The opposition has notched 263 goals versus Vanecek in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.58. He has amassed a record of 61-27-12 and he was named the starter in 103 games. Vanecek has played in 110 games over the course of his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, Nashville went up against the Jets in a game where the Predators notched a win by a final score of 2-1. The Predators had 2 goals out of the 41 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal.

The Predators have racked up 104 goals at even strength and 25 goals (27th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. Nashville has taken 1,465 shots (21st in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.81%, while allowing the opposition 1,616 shots. For the season, the Nashville Predators have accumulated 129 goals, 52 points, in addition to a points percentage of .553. They have allowed 136 goals to be scored by of a combination of 103 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 154 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.23%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.24% on the other teams 167 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 91.6%.

Across the ice you will find Juuse Saros defending the goal. Saros has accumulated a lifetime mark of 132-85-25 and has participated in 258 games. Saros' percentage of quality starts comes in at 62.4% and he has earned 151 quality starts in his NHL career. He has recorded 7,213 saves out of 7,843 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .920. His opponents are averaging 2.56 goals per contest and he has relinquished 630 goals altogether. He got the starting nod in 242 games and has played 14,741 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Nashville (-102)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here