The New Jersey Devils (4-2-1) face the Anaheim Ducks (3-4-3) Tuesday at Honda Center in Anaheim. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Devils vs. Ducks odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Devils were edged 4-3 in a shootout at home Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It splashed cold water on the excitement of a 4-2 victory at the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday.
The Ducks snapped an 0-3-3 skid with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens Sunday. Anaheim hasn’t had offensive issues as it’s averaged 3.4 goals per game across its last five outings, with the Over hitting in each of the past seven contests.
Devils at Ducks odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:22 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Devils -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Ducks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+175) | Ducks +1.5 (-240)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Devils at Ducks projected goalies
Jonathan Bernier (3-0-0, 2.32 GAA, .923 SV%) vs. John Gibson (3-2-2, 2.93 GAA, .906 SV%)
Bernier has been lights out in his three appearances with the Devils, who have needed a guiding light in the crease with Mac Blackwood on Injured Reserve due to a heel injury.
Gibson allowed two goals on 18 shots in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in his last start and is 2-1-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .909 SV% in three home outings to date.
Devils at Ducks odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Ducks 4, Devils 3
Money line
The DUCKS (+105) are a solid value as short ‘dogs at home. Yes, Bernier has been sharp for the Devils, who have had amazing goaltending despite the fact three different backstops have started the first seven contests.
However, Anaheim is at home and Gibson has played well on “The Pond” so far this season.
Against the spread
The Ducks +1.5 (-280) will cost you nearly three times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive for a little bit of insurance. If you like Anaheim — and you should — just play the Ducks straight up.
AVOID.
Over/Under
OVER 5.5 (-112) is the lean here. Anaheim has cashed the Over in seven consecutive outings, so why start betting the Under now. The Ducks have lit the lamp 3 or more times in five consecutive games, and Anaheim has seen 7.2 average total goals per game across those five outings.
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