The New Jersey Devils (22-21-2) and Minnesota Wild (26-11-9) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Wild are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-141o / +115u). The Wild are a -170 favorite to win outright, while the Devils are +145 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Devils vs. Wild predictions and NHL picks.
Devils vs. Wild Odds, Pick
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -180 | 5.5 -141o / +115u | +145 |
| Wild Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +145 | 5.5 -141o / +115u | -170 |
Devils vs. Wild Spread: Wild -1.5 (+145 ), Devils +1.5 (-180)
Devils vs. Wild Over/Under: 5.5 (-141o / +115u)
Devils vs. Wild Moneyline: Devils +145, Wild -170
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This system capitalizes on public bias against visiting teams in the NHL. Road underdogs consistently draw minimal betting support, yet these low sentiment teams often present hidden value when priced within a moderate moneyline range that keeps them competitive. The market tends to overvalue home ice advantage and recent perception, creating inflated prices on the favorite.
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Devils vs. Wild Prediction
