Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 3/29/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

The New Jersey Devils (37-32-2) will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (27-32-13) at Prudential Center on Sunday.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 5-1 defeat against the Flyers their last time out. The Blackhawks offense left a lot to be desired in this loss. In the game, they finished 1 of the 26 shots they attempted. They also had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. Chicago compiled 8 penalty mins in this matchup.

While at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 195 goals while getting 148 on offense. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have recorded 217 power play opportunities (12th in pro hockey) and have a total of 33 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 185 goals (30th in the league) over the course of the season and have conceded 228. Chicago has taken 1,758 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.5%. For the current campaign, they have earned 67 points and their points percentage comes in at .465. The Blackhawks so far have had 2,173 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .895. Chicago has accumulated 207 power play opportunities and they have added 37 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 17.87%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Spencer Knight. The opposition has scored 380 goals against Knight in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.86. Knight has been involved in 143 matchups during his NHL career. His save percentage currently is at .905 in his 5,155 minutes guarding the cage. He has compiled a record of 67-53-19 and he was named the starter in 133 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Knight has accumulated 70 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .526. Knight has had 4,011 shot attempts against him and has recorded 3,631 saves.

Their last time out, New Jersey played the Predators in a matchup where the Devils earned a victory by a tally of 4-2. The Devils tallied 4 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 power play attempts in this one and notched 1 out of those opportunities.

On the year, the New Jersey Devils have 193 goals, 76 points, as well as a points percentage of .535. They have allowed 215 goals to be scored by way of 179 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Devils have racked up 152 goals at even strength and 41 goals (19th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 183 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 22.40%. New Jersey has attempted 2,127 shots (7th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.07%, while allowing their opponents 1,944 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.11% on their opponents 181 tries on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.9%.

For the opposition you are going to see Jake Allen defending the goal. Allen is the owner of a career record of 222-200-44 and has played in 492 contests. Allen's quality start percentage is 52.7% and he has made 246 quality starts in his NHL career. He has recorded 12,469 stops out of the 13,744 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .907. Opponents are averaging 2.73 goals per game and he has given up 1,275 goals in total. He has been a starter 467 games and has played for a total of 24,458 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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