Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 1/22/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Sunday, January 22, 2023

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (+105) Devils (-125)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-15-7) are on their way to Prudential Center on Sunday where they will play the New Jersey Devils (29-12-4). The odds on this game have Pittsburgh at +105 and New Jersey is at -125. The total is 6.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 victory against the Senators in their previous contest . The Penguins had a solid offensive output and it showed in the win. In the game, they converted 4 of the 44 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 2 power play tries and were able to score 1 goal. Pittsburgh compiled 18 penalty minutes in this contest.

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Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Pittsburgh Penguins have earned 146 goals (15th in the league) this year and have given up 136. For the year, they have recorded 53 points and their points percentage is sitting at .589. Pittsburgh has accounted for 160 power play chances and they have tallied 34 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 21.25%. At even strength, the Penguins have surrendered 109 goals while getting 112 as an offensive unit. Pittsburgh has attempted 1,457 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.0%. The Penguins have seen 1,520 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .911. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have 149 power play opportunities (14th in hockey) and have earned 27 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Casey DeSmith. From the beginning of his pro career to now, DeSmith has compiled 54 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .540. His save percentage is .913 in his 6,261 mins in the crease. DeSmith has seen 3,322 shots against him and has garnered 3,034 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 288 goals versus DeSmith in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.76. He has earned an overall mark of 49-37-14 and was named the starter in 100 games. DeSmith has taken the ice for 115 contests throughout his NHL career.

Their last time out, New Jersey faced the Kraken in a game where the Devils ended up taking the loss by a score of 4-3. They had 1 power play chance in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal. The Devils scored 3 goals of the 30 shots on goal they pursued.

New Jersey has put up 1,555 shots (4th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.16%, while allowing their opponents 1,262 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.85% on their opponents 141 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.6%. They have a tally of 137 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 20.44%. The Devils have accumulated 130 goals at even strength and 28 goals (22nd in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have permitted 119 goals to be scored by way of 92 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the New Jersey Devils have a total of 158 goals, 62 points, as well as a points percentage of .689.

Across the rink you will find Vitek Vanecek between the pipes. Vanecek has accrued a lifetime mark of 59-27-12 and has played in 108 games. Vanecek's quality start rate comes out to 53.5% and he has earned 54 quality starts in his pro career. He has racked up 2,608 saves out of the 2,868 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .909. Teams are averaging 2.60 goals per game and he has conceded 260 goals altogether. He has made the start in 101 games and has played for a total of 6,002 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (+105)

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