New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 12/6/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: NESN

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-132) Bruins (+110)

The New Jersey Devils (16-10-1) are en route to TD Garden on Saturday where they will play the Boston Bruins (15-13-0). The line on this matchup has the Devils at -132 and the Bruins are priced at +110. The total comes in at 6.5.

The New Jersey Devils had a rough game after their 3-0 loss against the Stars their last time on the ice. The Devils had a below average offensive performance in this loss. For the game, they couldn't finish any of the 30 shots they attempted. They also had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to score a goal. New Jersey amassed 4 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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While playing at even strength, the Devils have given up 69 goals while notching 64 when they are on offense. New Jersey Devils opponents have recorded 76 power play opportunities (21st in hockey) and have a total of 13 goals in those chances. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 81 goals (12th in the National Hockey League) this year and have surrendered 82. New Jersey has taken 797 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.2%. For the season, the have a total of 33 points and their points % is .611. The Devils have had 769 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .893. New Jersey has accounted for 70 power play opportunities and they have added 17 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 24.29%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Jake Allen. For his career, Allen has earned 237 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .527. His save percentage currently sits at .908 for his 24,414 mins on the ice. Allen has seen 13,245 shot attempts against him and has accrued 12,020 saves. Opponents have tallied 1,225 goals versus Allen in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.72. He has earned an overall mark of 216-189-43 and he was named the starter in 450 games. Allen has been involved in 474 games over the course of his pro hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Boston faced off against the Red Wings in a game where the Bruins went home in defeat by a final of 5-4. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Bruins scored 4 goals out of the 38 shots on goal they tried.

This season, the Boston Bruins have earned a total of 85 goals, 30 points, in addition to a points percentage of .536. They have permitted 91 goals to be scored by of a combination of 72 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Bruins have earned 64 goals at even strength and 21 goals (3rd in hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 85 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 24.71%. Boston has tried 759 shots (14th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.20%, while allowing their opponents 858 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.57% on their opponents 109 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.4%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Jeremy Swayman in goal. Swayman has compiled a lifetime record of 112-69-22 and has played in 208 games. Swayman's rate of quality starts comes out to 61.7% and he has earned 124 quality starts in his professional career. He has racked up 5,287 stops out of the 5,808 shots tried, giving him a save % of .910. His opponents are averaging 2.59 goals per game and he has allowed 521 goals overall. He has made the start in 201 contests and has played 10,115 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New Jersey (-132)

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