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Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (39-23-6) take on the New Jersey Devils (28-28-12) at Prudential Center in Newark Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Penguins-Devils sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Devils: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. MacKenzie Blackwood

Murray has made strides to reclaim his No. 1 job from All-Star Tristan Jarry, who has slumped since the break. Murray is 19-11-5 with a 2.89 goals against average and .898 save percentage with one shutout. He lost his only start in New Jersey Nov. 15, but he allowed just two goals on 21 shots in a 2-1 setback.

Blackwood puts his 22-13-8 record, 2.74 GAA and .915 SV% on the line against the Pens. He has split a pair of starts against Pittsburgh this season, posting a 2.93 GAA and .933 SV%. He won the battle against Murray Nov. 15, allowing just one goal on 39 shots.

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Penguins at Devils: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Devils 3, Penguins 2

Moneyline (ML)

The DEVILS (+155) are moderate underdogs at home, and that makes them a good value. They aren’t going to the playoffs this season, but rather than throw in the towel, they have been a thorn in everyone’s side lately. They have won three of their past four games, and they have lost in regulation just once in their past nine (6-1-2).

The Penguins (-189) are overwhelming favorites, but they shouldn’t be. In their past six road games, Pittsburgh has won just once, including losses to non-playoff teams in the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings. and San Jose Sharks on a recent road trip.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Devils to grab the home win returns a profit of $15.50, while a $10 wager on the Penguins nets a profit of just $5.30.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Devils (+1.5, -176) are worth a look if you want a little insurance, and don’t trust New Jersey to keep up its strong play. The Penguins (-1.5, +145) are a tempting play, but they have struggled offensively on the road, posting just 10 total goals over their past six contests away from home.

Over/Under (O/U)

That brings us to why it’s a good idea to play the UNDER 5.5 (+110). Pittsburgh is averaging just 1.67 goals per game on the road in its past six. Toss in the fact Blackwood is 8-1-2 with a 2.13 GAA and .941 SV% with two shutouts in 11 starts since the All-Star break, and the recipe is there for an Under result.

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New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The New Jersey Devils (26-27-12) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (36-23-8) Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Devils-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Sunday. The Devils snapped a two-game skid with a 3-0 shutout win at the Anaheim Ducks, while the Golden Knights had an eight-game win streak snapped in a surprising 4-1 home loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Vegas took the first regular-season matchup vs. New Jersey with a 4-3 decision on the road Dec. 3. C Jonathan Marchessault recorded a hat trick in the win, scoring all three goals in the third period.

Devils at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

MacKenzie Blackwood vs. Robin Lehner

Blackwood is 21-12-8 with a 2.71 goals against average, .916 save percentage and three shutouts through 44 games (40 starts). He had a six-game win streak snapped with a 2-1 overtime defeat at the Kings Saturday. He lost the Dec. 3 game vs. Vegas, allowing 4 goals on 30 shots.

Lehner, who is 17-10-5 with a 2.98 GAA and .919 SV%, will make his second start since being traded to Vegas from the Chicago Blackhawks. He beat the visiting Buffalo Sabres in his Golden Knights debut Friday, allowing just 2 goals on 34 shots in a 4-2 victory. While with the Blackhawks, he faced the Devils Dec. 23 and was removed early after giving up 3 goals on 24 shots in a 7-1 loss.

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Devils at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Devils

  • D Fredrik Claesson (undisclosed) questionable
  • D Will Butcher (upper body) out

Golden Knights

  • RW Mark Stone (lower body) out
  • RW Alex Tuch (ankle) out

Devils at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Sabres 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS. The Golden Knights (-304) are huge favorites – they’re 21-11-4 at home – but the price is too chalky. Every $3.08 wagered on the Knights to win will profit only $1. Considering the Devils (+240) knocked Lehner out early in the Dec. 23 game in Chicago, the price is tempting and offers decent value, but I’m going to SKIP IT and focus on the spread and total.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

Back VEGAS (-1.5, -121) as the STRONGEST PLAY. The Golden Knights are 7-1 in their last eight home games, have covered the PL in four of their last six and lead the Pacific Division by 2 points. The Devils (+1.5, +100) are last in the Metropolitan Division, all but eliminated from playoff contention and 16-17 vs. the PL on the road. VEGAS should win by 2 goals or more.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (+115). The Devils have played to 7 Unders in a row, including four games with a combined total of just 3 goals. Meanwhile, Vegas’ last three games played Under 6 goals. It’s a good value at plus-money after the line was initially set at 6.5.

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Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 48-29-2. Strongest plays: 27-11.

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New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The New Jersey Devils (17-21-7) and Toronto Maple Leafs (24-16-6) will tangle at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Devils-Maple Leafs sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Devils at Maple Leafs: Projected starting goalies

Louis Domingue vs. Frederik Andersen

It’s hard to imagine that the Devils get away from Domingue, who has posted consecutive victories against the Washington Capitals on the road and the Tampa Bay Lightning at home, snapping their 10-game winning streak. In three appearances in January he has a 2-0-0 record, 1.24 goals against average and a .959 save percentage in his two starts and three appearances. If Mackenzie Blackwood is in the crease, he’ll bring a 1-2-1 record with a 3.88 GAA and .891 SV% in four January starts.

Andersen is 21-8-5 with a 2.82 GAA and a .912 SV%, but the All-Star has struggled in the month of January. He has allowed three or more goals in each of his four outings this month, including four goals on just 12 shots in Florida Sunday before being pulled early in the second period.

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Devils at Maple Leafs: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Maple Leafs 5, Devils 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Maple Leafs (-278) are too expensive, especially the way Andersen has been tending net recently. If anything, the Devils (+220) are worth a roll of the dice, as they’ve been giant killers lately. Still, the best idea is to AVOID.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The MAPLE LEAFS (-1.5, +105) are a little better than even money laying the goal and a half, so if you are feeling a Toronto resurgence following its beatdown in Florida, by all means this is the way to go. I don’t love it, but I’d play a small-unit wager on the home side considering the Devils are 0-4 in the past four meetings, and 1-5 in the past six trips to Toronto.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (+100) is where it’s at, going 8-3-3 in the previous 14 meetings in this series. The Over is also 4-1 in Toronto’s past five at home, 4-1 in the past five as a favorite and 7-1 in the previous eight against Metropolitan Division foes.

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