New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 2/23/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-128) Predators (+106)

The New Jersey Devils (31-20-6) are on their way to Bridgestone Arena on Sunday where they will compete against the Nashville Predators (19-28-7). The line on this contest has the Devils at -128 and the Predators are at +106. The betting total comes in at 6.5.

The New Jersey Devils were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-0 win against the Canadiens in their last outing. The Devils had a solid offensive performance and it showed in this victory. In the matchup, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 22 shots they put on goal. They also had 2 chances with the advantage but didn't convert them into a score. New Jersey accumulated 4 penalty mins in this matchup.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have tallied 158 power play tries (15th in the league) and have come away with 25 goals in those attempts. The Devils have seen 1,496 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .906. New Jersey has attempted 1,654 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. While at even strength, the Devils have allowed the opponent to score 116 goals while getting 130 when they are on offense. New Jersey has compiled 160 power play chances and they have notched 44 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 27.50%. For the year, the have a total of 68 points and their points percentage is sitting at .596. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the New Jersey Devils have racked up 174 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have allowed 141.

The player in the crease for this game is Jake Allen. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Allen has accumulated 224 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .525. His save percentage is at .908 in his 24,244 mins in the crease. Allen has had 12,610 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 11,445 saves. Opponents have scored 1,165 goals against Allen in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.88. He has amassed an overall record of 204-179-43 and was named the starter in 427 games. Allen has played in 450 matchups throughout his hockey career.

In their last game, Nashville faced the Sabres in a game where the Predators took home the win by a tally of 6-4. The Predators earned 6 goals of the 23 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play chances in this contest and tallied 1 out of those tries.

Nashville has attempted 1,621 shots (12th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.82%, while allowing their opponents 1,586 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 80.86% on the other teams 162 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 88.7%. They have a tally of 154 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 21.43%. The Predators have accumulated 110 goals at even strength and 33 goals (18th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 179 goals to be scored by way of 148 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 143 goals, 45 points, in addition to a points percentage of .417.

On the other side of the ice you will find Justus Annunen in goal. Teams are averaging 5.71 goals per game and he has yielded 101 goals overall. Annunen's quality start rate is 51.5% and he has 17 quality starting assignments in his career. He got the starting nod in 33 contests and has played 1,061 mins. Annunen has accrued a career mark of 23-12-2 and has participated in 40 contests. He has recorded 931 saves out of the 1,032 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .902.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Nashville (+106)

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