Saturday’s contest that pits the New Jersey Devils versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Devils vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, 12 of New Jersey’s 35 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• A total of 19 of Pittsburgh’s games have ended with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The Devils score 3.31 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 3.06, adding up to 0.1 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 more than the 6.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -240

• The Devils have won 58.1% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (18-13).
• New Jersey is 4-1 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -240 or shorter (80.0% win percentage).
• The Devils have a 70.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Penguins Moneyline: +195

• In 25 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has pulled off the upset eight times.
• The Penguins are winless in games with moneyline odds of +195 or longer (in one chance).
• Pittsburgh has a 33.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 5, Pittsburgh 2

Devils Points Leaders

• With 14 goals and 28 assists this season, Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey’s top contributors (42 points).
• Jack Hughes has 42 points (13 goals, 29 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• With 29 points through 35 games (16 goals and 13 assists), Nico Hischier has been an important part of New Jersey’s offensive efforts this season.
• In the 24 games Jacob Markstrom has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 21st in the league.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby has totaled 26 assists and nine goals in 34 games, good for 35 points.
• Evgeni Malkin is a top scorer for Pittsburgh, with 27 total points this season. He has netted seven goals and provided 20 assists in 34 games.
• Rickard Rakell has scored 15 goals and contributed 11 assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 26.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has an .886 save percentage (52nd in the league), with 359 total saves, while allowing 46 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put together a 5-5-3 record between the posts for Pittsburgh this season.

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New Jersey vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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