Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 3/19/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (+105) Devils (-127)

The New Jersey Devils (32-32-4) will play the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-28-9) at Prudential Center on Tuesday. The moneyline on this game has Pittsburgh at +105 while New Jersey is priced at -127. The over/under is set at 7.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 6-3 win against the Red Wings in the last game they played. Pittsburgh accrued 4 minutes in the box for this matchup. In addition, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. The Penguins had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in the victory. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 6 of the 38 shots they attempted.

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Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have recorded 201 power play opportunities (21st in hockey) and have notched 37 goals in those attempts. The Penguins thus far have had 2,026 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .903. Pittsburgh has taken 2,234 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.7%. When at even strength, the Penguins let the opposition score 160 goals while getting 162 on offense. Pittsburgh has accounted for 222 power play chances and they have notched 33 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 14.86%. For the current season, the have a total of 69 points and their points % is .515. In relation to scoring goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins have earned 195 goals (25th in the league) so far this year and have allowed 197.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Tristan Jarry. Opponents have scored 638 goals against Jarry in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.67. Jarry has played in 253 games during his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .912 during his 14,320 mins guarding the cage. He has amassed a mark of 136-82-25 and he has started in 244 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Jarry has accrued 149 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .611. Jarry has seen 7,276 shots taken against him and has gathered 6,638 saves.

When they were on the ice last, New Jersey faced off against the Golden Knights in an outing where the Devils ended up taking the loss by a final of 3-1. The Devils scored 1 goal out of the 21 shots on goal they took. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing but weren't able to score a goal.

New Jersey has attempted 2,150 shots (10th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.23%, while allowing the opposition 2,023 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.70% on their opponents 202 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.4%. They have a total of 204 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 21.57%. The Devils have accumulated 176 goals at even strength and 44 goals (16th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 235 goals to be scored by of a combination of 194 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the year, the New Jersey Devils have a total of 220 goals, 68 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500.

Across the ice you will find Jake Allen in the crease. Opponents are averaging 2.75 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,078 goals altogether. Allen's quality start percentage sits at 52.6% and he has accumulated 209 quality starts in his pro career. He has been a starter 397 games and his ice time sits at 23,542 minutes. Allen has earned a lifetime record of 190-163-41 and has played in 418 games. He has compiled 10,637 stops out of the 11,715 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .908.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (+105)

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