Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 4/4/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

The New Jersey Devils (48-21-8) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (38-29-10) at Prudential Center on Tuesday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 win over the Flyers their last time on the ice. Pittsburgh recorded 34 penalty minutes in this game. The Penguins had a good offensive outing in the victory. Additionally, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. In the game, they converted 4 out of the 31 shots they put on goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have recorded 245 power play tries (11th in hockey) and have earned 52 goals in those attempts. The Penguins so far have had 2,541 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .902. Pittsburgh has attempted 2,660 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.3%. While playing at even strength, the Penguins have allowed the opponent to score 196 goals while earning 189 themselves. Pittsburgh skates onto the rink with 271 power play opportunities and they have added 58 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 21.40%. For the current season, the have a total of 86 points and their points percentage is sitting at .558. When discussing their scoring, the Pittsburgh Penguins have accounted for 247 goals (15th in the league) so far this season and have conceded 248.

The man in goal for this game is Tristan Jarry. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Jarry has tallied 119 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .617. He has a save percentage of .914 during his 11,421 mins in the crease. Jarry has seen 5,840 shots taken against him and has gathered 5,336 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 504 goals versus Jarry in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.65. He has amassed a mark of 115-58-19 and was named the starter in 193 games. Jarry has been in goal for 201 games over the course of his NHL career.

The last time they were on the ice, New Jersey faced off against the Jets in a game where the Devils went home in defeat by a final of 6-1. They had 3 power play chances in this contest and scored 1 out of those chances. The Devils recorded 1 goal out of the 32 shots on goal they attempted.

On the campaign, the New Jersey Devils have a total of 264 goals, 104 points, and a points percentage of .675. They have allowed 212 goals to be scored by of a combination of 173 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they were shorthanded. The Devils have accumulated 219 goals at even strength and 45 goals (20th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 210 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 21.43%. New Jersey has tried 2,654 shots (5th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.95%, while allowing their opponents 2,166 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 82.03% on their opponents 217 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 90.2%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Vitek Vanecek in goal. Vanecek has compiled a lifetime mark of 71-33-14 and has participated in 128 contests. Vanecek's rate of quality starts comes out to 54.2% and he has earned 65 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accounted for 3,090 saves out of 3,403 shots attempted against him, giving him a rate of .908. Teams are averaging 2.62 goals per game and he has yielded 313 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 120 games and has racked up 7,168 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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