New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 3/28/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Friday, March 28, 2025

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (+125) Jets (-145)

Canada Life Centre is the site where the Winnipeg Jets (49-19-4) will play the New Jersey Devils (38-28-7) on Friday. The line on this matchup has the Devils at +125 while the Jets are sitting at -145. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The New Jersey Devils were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 victory against the Blackhawks in their last outing. New Jersey amassed 4 mins in the box for this matchup. The Devils had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in the win. Moreover, they had 2 power play opportunities and were able to notch 2 goals. In the game, they scored on 5 of the 20 shots they launched.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have earned 203 power play tries (13th in professional hockey) and have earned 36 goals in those chances. The Devils have seen 1,938 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. New Jersey has taken 2,072 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.5%. At even strength, the Devils have surrendered 155 goals while earning 162 on offense. New Jersey is sitting with 199 power play chances and they have added 56 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 28.14%. For the year, they have accumulated 83 points and their points % is .568. When it comes to their scoring, the New Jersey Devils have earned 218 goals (13th in the league) over the course of the season and have conceded 191.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Jake Allen. Allen has been in goal for 456 contests during his NHL career. He has compiled a record of 207-182-43 and he has gotten the start in 433 games. Opponents have racked up 1,180 goals versus Allen in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.92. Allen has seen 12,794 shots taken against him and he has 11,614 saves. His save percentage currently is at .908 during his 24,259 minutes played. Throughout his time in hockey, Allen has 227 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .524.

When they were on the ice last, Winnipeg went up against the Capitals in an outing where the Jets ended up with the win by a score of 3-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Jets recorded 3 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they took.

The Jets are sitting with 190 goals at even strength and 58 goals (2nd in hockey) while on the power play. Winnipeg has tried 2,028 shots (15th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 12.23%, while allowing the other team 1,965 shots. So far this year, the Winnipeg Jets have accumulated 248 goals, 102 points, and a points percentage of .708. They have allowed 171 goals to be scored by way of 133 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 195 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 29.74%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 79.01% on their opponents 181 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 91.3%.

Across the rink you will find Connor Hellebuyck protecting the net. He has racked up 15,476 saves out of the 16,869 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .917. Hellebuyck has accrued a career record of 316-183-44 and has played in 560 contests. He has started in 550 contests and has accumulated 29,393 minutes. Hellebuyck's quality start rate is 60.0% and he has 330 quality starts in his pro hockey career. Teams are averaging 2.84 goals/game and he has given up 1,393 goals overall.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Winnipeg (-145) and under 6.5 goals

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