Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 4/2/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (+118) Devils (-143)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-30-11) are headed to Prudential Center on Tuesday where they will attempt to defeat the New Jersey Devils (36-34-4). The moneyline on this contest has the Penguins at +118 while the Devils are at -143. The total is 7.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Blue Jackets in their previous game. Pittsburgh tallied 8 penalty mins in this contest. Furthermore, they had 2 chances with the advantage but weren't able to make the most of them. The Penguins had an average offensive output in this game. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 of the 33 shots they launched.

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Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have recorded 216 power play tries (21st in professional hockey) and have scored 40 goals in those chances. The Penguins thus far have had 2,213 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .902. Pittsburgh has taken 2,418 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.8%. When playing at even strength, the Penguins let the opposition score 177 goals while having 178 on the offensive side of the ice. Pittsburgh has tallied 237 power play opportunities and they have added 35 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 14.77%. For the current campaign, they sit with 75 points and their points percentage sits at .514. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched 213 goals (24th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have conceded 217.

The man in net for this game is Alex Nedeljkovic. Nedeljkovic has been in goal for 132 matchups throughout his hockey career. He has a mark of 54-44-21 and he was named the starter in 116 games. Opponents have tallied 358 goals against Nedeljkovic in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.94. Nedeljkovic has had 3,838 shot attempts against him and has recorded 3,480 saves. His save percentage is .907 for his 7,311 minutes guarding the cage. In his professional hockey career, Nedeljkovic has accumulated 63 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .543.

Their last time out, New Jersey played the Sabres in a game where the Devils ended up taking the loss by a tally of 5-2. The Devils scored 2 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one but didn't score a goal.

The Devils have earned 193 goals at even strength and 50 goals (14th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. New Jersey has tried 2,334 shots (13th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.41%, while allowing the opposition 2,222 shots. On the season, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 243 goals, 76 points, as well as a points percentage of .514. They have granted a total of 251 goals to be scored by of a combination of 210 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 224 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 22.32%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.36% on their opponents 220 power play tries, and their save percentage is 88.7%.

For the opposition you will find Jake Allen patrolling the crease. He has racked up 10,784 saves out of the 11,876 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .908. Allen is sitting with a career record of 193-165-41 and has participated in 423 games. He got the starting nod in 402 games and has been on the ice for 23,840 mins. Allen's percentage of quality starts is 53.0% and he has 213 quality starts in his pro hockey career. Opponents are averaging 2.75 goals/game and he has relinquished 1,092 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (+118)

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