New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 3/26/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-145) Blackhawks (+125)

The Chicago Blackhawks (21-41-9) are hosting the New Jersey Devils (37-28-7) at United Center on Wednesday. The line on this matchup has the Devils at -145 while the Blackhawks are opening at +125. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The New Jersey Devils had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Canucks in the last game they played. The Devils had an average offensive output in this game. In the game, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 25 shots they put on goal. They also had 2 attempts on the power play and were able to score 1 goal. New Jersey accrued 6 penalty mins for this game.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have totaled 201 power play opportunities (12th in the league) and have racked up 35 goals in those chances. The Devils have had 1,914 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .902. New Jersey has taken 2,052 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.4%. When at even strength, the Devils let the opposition score 153 goals while having 159 when they are on offense. New Jersey has accounted for 197 power play chances and they have added 54 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 27.41%. For the current season, the have a total of 81 points and their points percentage is sitting at .563. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the New Jersey Devils have racked up 213 goals (14th in the league) on the season and have surrendered 188.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jake Allen. Opponents have racked up 1,180 goals against Allen in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.92. Allen has participated in 456 contests throughout his hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .908 in his 24,259 minutes guarding the cage. He has amassed an overall record of 207-182-43 and he was named the starter in 433 games. In his career, Allen has 227 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .524. Allen has had 12,794 shots taken against him and has amassed 11,614 saves.

Their last time out, Chicago squared up with the Flyers in a game where the Blackhawks earned a win by a score of 7-4. The Blackhawks recorded 7 goals of the 29 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this one and recorded 2 out of those attempts.

On the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 192 goals, 51 points, as well as a points percentage of .359. They have permitted 252 goals to be scored by way of 216 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blackhawks have tallied 150 goals at even strength and 42 goals (18th in the league) while on the power play. They have a tally of 165 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 25.45%. Chicago has put up 1,735 shots (32nd in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.07%, while allowing their opponents 2,227 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.73% on their opponents 197 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.7%.

Across the rink you are going to see Spencer Knight between the pipes. Knight has accrued a career mark of 47-29-7 and has played in 87 games. Knight's percentage of quality starts comes in at 51.9% and he has 40 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has compiled 2,153 stops out of 2,377 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .906. Teams are averaging 4.22 goals/game and he has yielded 224 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 77 contests and has been on the ice for 3,187 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago (+125)

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