The New Jersey Devils (40-15-6) conclude a 3-game road trip Sunday against the Arizona Coyotes (21-32-9) at Mullett Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Coyotes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Devils suffered a 4-3 loss in a shootout against the Vegas Golden Knights Friday, snapping a 3-game win streak. The Over has cashed in 5 straight outings for New Jersey.
The Coyotes were roughed up by the Carolina Hurricanes 6-1 Friday, and have dropped 4 of the past 5 games. Arizona has been outscored 23-12 during the 5-game span.
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Devils at Coyotes odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Devils -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Coyotes +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (-135) | Coyotes +1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Devils at Coyotes projected goalies
Vitek Vanecek (26-6-3, 2.46 GAA, .910 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Karel Vejmelka (16-19-5, 3.39 GAA, .902 SV%, 3 SO)
Vanecek was pounded for 5 goals on just 19 shots at the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday before being pulled in the 3rd period. However, he still earned the win. He has won 4 of his past 5 starts, although he has conceded 3 or more goals in 3 consecutive outings.
Vejmelka was not dealt at the trade deadline despite his name being bandied about. He allowed 6 goals on 42 shots in Friday’s loss against the Hurricanes, and has allowed 5 or more goals in 3 of the past 4 outings.
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Devils at Coyotes picks and predictions
Prediction
Devils 5, Coyotes 1
Moneyline
The Devils (-350) will cost you 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward. Look to the puck line instead.
PASS.
Puck line/Against the spread
The DEVILS -1.5 (-135) are a much better value laying the goal and a half.
New Jersey has covered the puck line in 4 of the past 5 games as a favorite, while Arizona has failed to cover the puck line in 4 straight as an underdog.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-110) is the lean, especially due to Arizona’s struggles on offense.
The Under is 9-4 in the past 13 games against Metropolitan Division opponents for the Coyotes and is 4-1-1 in their past 6 when working on a single day of rest.
While the Over has cashed in 5 straight for the Devils, the Under is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games against Central Division foes. The Under is 6-2 in the past 8 meetings between these opponents, too.
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