The New Jersey Devils (3-2-0) face the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-2) Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Devils vs. Penguins odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Devils are coming off a 5-3 home loss to the Calgary Flames Tuesday and have rested ever since. This will be the first road game of the season for New Jersey.
The Penguins were dumped 4-0 by the Flames Thursday, dropping a second straight outing while being outscored 9-1 during the span. The Over has connected in five of the past seven games overall.
Devils at Penguins odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Devils +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Penguins -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Devils +1.5 (-210) | Penguins -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)
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Devils at Penguins projected goalies
Jonathan Bernier (2-0-0, 2.48 GAA, .911 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (3-1-1, 1.78 GAA, .933 SV%)
Bernier has picked up wins over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks and expansion Seattle Kraken last time out. He allowed just two goals on 29 shots against Seattle Tuesday.
Jarry allowed three goals on 29 shots last time out Tuesday against the defending champ Tampa Bay Lightning. Before that, he had allowed two or fewer goals in each of his first four starts, going 3-0-1.
Devils at Penguins odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Penguins 4, Devils 1
Money line
The PENGUINS (-155) were blanked last time out against the Flames, but they still have managed 3.4 goals per game to rank ninth in the NHL. You can expect Pittsburgh to bounce back in a big way, and it will likely lean upon its No. 1 penalty kill.
Against the spread
The PENGUINS -1.5 (+160) are worth a small-unit play, but it might take a late empty-net goal to get your wager across the finish line. Pittsburgh has won five straight against New Jersey, and four of the past five in the Steel City. Look for the Pens to maintain their dominance and get it done once again, doubling up the Devs.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (+110) is the slight lean here at plus money. The Under is 3-1-1 in the past five meetings in Pittsburgh, while going 4-1 in the past five for the Pens as a home favorite.
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