The Arizona Coyotes (6-6-1) and New Jersey Devils (11-3-0) meet at Prudential Center Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Coyotes vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Coyotes have enjoyed being back in NHL-caliber locker rooms, going a perfect 3-for-3 as they work through an insane 14-game road trip. Arizona topped the New York Islanders 2-0 at UBS Arena behind G Karel Vejmelka last time out Thursday.
The Devils have won 8 games in a row, nipping the Ottawa Senators by a 4-3 count in overtime Thursday. Each of the last 4 wins for New Jersey has been a 1-goal game. New Jersey has won each of its 8 games against Western Conference teams this season, too.
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Coyotes at Devils odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:13 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Coyotes +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Devils -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Coyotes +1.5 (+105) | Devils -1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: -101)
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Coyotes at Devils projected goalies
Karel Vejmelka (5-3-1, 3.06 GAA, .915 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Vitek Vanecek (6-1-0, 2.33 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO)
Vejmelka has been in the crease for each of the 3 wins to kick off the road odyssey, including the 24-save shutout on Long Island Thursday. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 4 of his 5 appearances in November, going 4-0-0 with a 1.66 GAA and .950 SV% with the 1 shutout.
Vanecek left his most recent appearance against the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury, but he appeared in practice Friday, and coach Lindy Ruff said he is optimistic Vanecek will play here.
The team is already missing Gs Mac Blackwood and Jonathan Bernier due to injuries. G Akira Schmid came on for the injured Vanecek against the Senators, earning his first NHL win in the 4-3 OT victory, stopping all 7 of the shots he faced. He’d get the nod if Vanecek is deemed not ready.
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Coyotes at Devils picks and predictions
Prediction
Devils 3, Coyotes 2
Moneyline
The Devils (-320) will cost you over 3 times your potential return. There is some risk in playing New Jersey, mostly due to its banged-up goaltender situation. However, even if Schmid is tabbed for the start, and not Vanecek, confidence is high that New Jersey will get it done.
PASS.
Puck line/Against the spread
The COYOTES +1.5 (+105) are a solid play on the puck line. The Devils have been hot lately, but they have goalie issues, and New Jersey has won its past 4 games by just 1 goal each.
Arizona comes in on a 3-game heater, and Vejmelka has single-handedly brought this team back to .500, allowing just 3 goals on his past 93 shots.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-101) is the play here, although again, there are concerns with New Jersey’s goalie situation. Play only a half-unit here.
The Under is 5-0 in the past 5 games for the Coyotes against Eastern Conference teams, while cashing at a 4-1 clip in the past 5 against teams with a winning record.
The Devils have been cashing plenty of Overs lately, going 4-1-1 in the past 6 games overall, but the Under is 5-2-1 in the past 8 against Western Conference teams this season.
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