New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 3/26/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

The New Jersey Devils (35-32-2) are en route to Bridgestone Arena on Thursday where they will take on the Nashville Predators (33-28-9).

The New Jersey Devils were on the losing side of the ice with a 2-1 defeat to the Capitals their last time out. New Jersey garnered 2 penalty mins in this contest. Additionally, they had 2 power play tries but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Devils didn't have their best offensive outing in the defeat. For the game, they converted 1 of the 31 shots they attempted.

At even strength, the Devils have allowed 174 goals while having 143 on offense. New Jersey Devils opponents have recorded 176 power play tries (31st in hockey) and have notched 35 goals in those chances. When discussing their scoring capabilities, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 183 goals (28th in pro hockey) this season and have allowed 209. New Jersey has taken 2,072 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 8.8%. For the season, the have a total of 72 points and their points percentage comes in at .522. The Devils thus far have had 1,899 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .890. New Jersey comes into the game with 177 power play chances and they have scored 40 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 22.60%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom has been involved in 573 contests throughout his NHL career. He has compiled a mark of 262-228-64 and he has started in 555 games. The opposition has notched 1,502 goals against Markstrom in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.71. Markstrom has had 16,108 shot attempts against him and he has 14,606 saves. He has a save percentage of .907 in his 28,396 mins between the pipes. In his professional hockey career, Markstrom has 290 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .523.

In their last contest, Nashville faced the Blackhawks in a matchup where the Predators got the win by a tally of 3-2. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Predators recorded 3 goals of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Predators have earned 158 goals at even strength and 47 goals (12th in the league) while on the power play. Nashville has put up 1,968 shots (16th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.42%, while allowing their opponents 2,066 shots. So far this season, the Nashville Predators have accumulated 205 goals, 75 points, as well as a points percentage of .536. They have allowed 231 goals to be scored by way of 191 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 205 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.93%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 80.86% on their opponents 209 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 88.8%.

For the opposition you will find Juuse Saros protecting the net. Saros has amassed a career mark of 227-169-45 and has been in net for 460 games. Saros' rate of quality starts comes out to 57.8% and he has qualified for 256 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has accrued 12,457 saves out of the 13,658 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .912. The opposition is averaging 2.71 goals per game and he has allowed 1,201 goals in total. He has made the start in 443 games and has been on the ice for 21,749 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New Jersey

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here