Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 3/16/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Monday, March 16, 2026

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Prudential Center is the location where the New Jersey Devils (33-31-2) will compete against the Boston Bruins (37-23-6) on Monday.

The Boston Bruins had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Capitals in their previous outing. Boston had 10 penalty minutes in this contest. They also had 4 power play attempts but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Bruins could have played much better offensively in this game. For the outing, they tallied a score on 2 of the 34 shots they tried.

In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have accounted for 216 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) on the season and have given up 204. For the current season, they have tallied 80 points and their points percentage is .606. Boston has accumulated 199 power play opportunities and they have scored 48 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 24.12%. When playing at even strength, the Bruins let the opposition score 151 goals while getting 168 when they are on offense. Boston has attempted 1,807 shots and has a shot percentage of 12.0%. The Bruins so far have had 1,967 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Boston Bruins opponents have tallied 236 power play opportunities (1st in the NHL) and have racked up 53 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Jeremy Swayman. The opposition has notched 591 goals versus Swayman in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.62. Swayman has been involved in 234 matchups during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .909 during his 10,178 minutes on the ice. He has an overall mark of 126-76-25 and he was named the starter in 226 games. During his career on the ice, Swayman has earned 139 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .615. Swayman has had 6,517 shots taken against him and has garnered 5,926 total saves.

When they took the ice last, New Jersey faced the Kings in an outing where the Devils earned a win by a final of 6-4. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this one and converted 2 out of those attempts. The Devils recorded 6 goals of the 28 shots on goal they tried.

So far this season, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 172 goals, 68 points, and a points percentage of .515. They have permitted 201 goals to be scored by way of 166 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. The Devils have accumulated 134 goals at even strength and 38 goals (18th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 169 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.49%. New Jersey has attempted 1,968 shots (6th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 8.74%, while allowing the other team 1,831 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 79.41% on the other teams 170 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.0%.

Across the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom in goal. Markstrom has a lifetime record of 260-228-64 and has played in 571 contests. Markstrom's quality start percentage comes in at 52.4% and he has qualified for 290 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has recorded 14,572 stops out of 16,068 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .907. The opposition is averaging 2.71 goals/game and he has allowed 1,496 goals altogether. He has been a starter 553 contests and has accumulated 28,390 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Boston

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