Jets vs. Devils Odds
| Jets Odds | -125 |
| Devils Odds | +105 |
| Over / Under | 6 -120/ +100 |
Here's everything you need to know about the Winnipeg Jets vs. New Jersey Devils on Thursday, March 21 – our expert NHL prediction and pick.
Tonight’s NHL lineup features an electrifying showdown between the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils. With the Jets looking to stay competitive atop the Central Division and the Devils six points out of the final wild-card spot, we can expect a highly charged atmosphere tonight at the Prudential Center.
Let’s dive into each team’s advanced metrics and make a Jets vs. Devils pick.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets have been a pleasant surprise with their offense and defense both contributing to their elite success. With a Corsi ranking of 12th, an xG ranking of 11th and a high-danger chances ranking of 12th, Winnipeg has shown it can maintain puck possession and create significant scoring opportunities.
Its defense and goaltending have been the true beauty of the season as the Jets are ninth in Corsi, 12th in xGA and have allowed the fewest goals. If there is one detriment, it's the Jets poor penalty kill, which ranks 21st.
Backup goaltender Laurent Brossoit, who starts in net tonight, ranks first in both save percentage and GAA, and has been an impenetrable force, providing Winnipeg with reliability and a psychological edge over opponents.
New Jersey Devils
The Devils, on the other hand, boast a potent offense that ranks sixth in Corsi, third in xG and 10th in high-danger chances. These statistics highlight the Devils' aggressive playstyle as New Jersey is adept at controlling the game's pace and generating opportunities to score.
However, the Devils' defensive stats, particularly a 19th rank in xG Against and a 17th rank in high-danger chances against, reveal vulnerabilities the Jets might exploit.
Newly acquired goalie Jake Allen has been less than stellar this season (albeit with the Montreal Canadiens), ranking 41st in save percentage and 62nd in GAA, which could be a concern regarding the Devils' ability to fend off the Jets. However, it should be noted that since his arrival in New Jersey, Allen owns a 2.01 GAA and a .946 save percentage in three games. Those numbers rank in the top five in both categories.
Jets vs. Devils
Betting Pick & Prediction
After diving into both teams' performance metrics, my recommendation leans toward taking the Jets on the moneyline as the best bet for tonight's game.
That choice is primarily influenced by the Jets' balanced strength on both offense and defense, as well as Brossoit's top-tier goaltending. Furthermore, the Devils' defensive shortcomings and Allen's inconsistent performance (we shall see if he reverts back to his Montreal form) between the pipes could be critical factors that tilt this game in favor of the Jets.
The Jets' ability to perform under pressure (21-10-3 on the road), coupled with their statistical advantages in key areas, should enable them to overcome the Devils’ home-ice advantage.
Take the Jets moneyline up to -135 odds.
Pick: Jets Moneyline | Play to -135
