The Minnesota Wild (9-11-4) drive through the Lincoln Tunnel from Manhattan to face the New Jersey Devils (8-10-4) at Prudential Center Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Wild-Devils odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Wild at Devils: Projected starting goalies
Kaapo Kahkonen vs. MacKenzie Blackwood
Kahkonen is making his NHL debut against the Devils. The 23-year old goaltender played 10 games for the AHL’s Iowa Wild and compiled a 2.47 goals against average and .908 save percentage.
Blackwood is looking to rebound from a bad home outing against the Boston Bruins and getting pulled against the Pittsburgh Penguins (four goals allowed in 42-plus minutes) Friday. The New Jersey starter is now 7-6-3 on the season with a 3.07 goals against average and .898 save percentage.
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Wild at Devils: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Devils 4, Wild 2
Moneyline (ML)
The DEVILS (-154) got a couple much needed nights of rest and host a Minnesota team having lost 3-2 against the New York Rangers Monday. The Wild blew a one-goal lead late in the third period then lost quickly in overtime. New Jersey facing a goalie making his NHL debut has driven the line more in the Devils’ favor.
A $10 bet with New Jersey results in a $6.49 profit with an outright win for the Devils.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Risking a tiny wager on the DEVILS (-1.5, +180) is the play. Minnesota is just 3-9-2 as an underdog. There is danger here but New Jersey has a rare opportunity against a vulnerable opponent.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 5.5 (-139) is a reasonable play Tuesday. The last three meetings in this series have all connected on the Over.
Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a $7.19 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.
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