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The New Jersey Devils (13-5-0) and Winnipeg Jets (7-8-3) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Devils are favored at -135 on the moneyline, with the Jets +115 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-116o / -105u).
Let's get into our Devils vs. Jets predictions and NHL picks.
Devils vs. Jets Prediction
- Pick: Over 6.5
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Devils vs Jets Odds
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +164 | 6.5 102o / -122u | -148 |
| Jets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -198 | 6.5 102o / -122u | +124 |
- Devils vs. Jets puck line: Devils -1.5 (+164), Jets +1.5 (-198)
- Devils vs. Jets over/under: 6.5 (+102o / -122u)
- Devils vs. Jets moneyline: Devils -148, Jets +124
- Devils vs. Jets best bet: Over 6.5
Devils vs. Jets Pick
After Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade from the Jets three years into his eight-year extension, a city that once revered him now utterly despises him.
Hellebuyck was traded to the Devils two and a half weeks ago, and once it was revealed that he'd be going to New Jersey, the whole city of Winnipeg had November 10th circled on their calendar in bright red Sharpie.
But then the Devils sent out a statement over the weekend saying that Hellebuyck will not be playing, and it sent everyone, not just Winnipeg, into a frenzy. The Jets are annoyed, the fans are annoyed, the hockey world is annoyed. Because this is the last time the Devils will be in Winnipeg until next season.
So you can bet that the Canadian Life Centre is going to be obnoxiously loud tonight, whether #37 is in net or not.
What a weird season it's been for the Jets, who started off with a 4-1-1 record, lost nine in a row, and now are riding a three-game win streak.
Meanwhile, since Hellebuyck arrived in New Jersey, the Devils have won seven out of their last eight, including five in a row, with three of them coming in either a shootout or overtime.
My heart wants to pick the Jets to win this one because I really think the Devils pulled off a sucker move by shielding Hellebuyck from Winnipeg's fury, but I'm siding with the over here because I can't trust the Jets.
Jake Allen will start for the Devils, and he's had a rough go this season. In his nine starts, he's let up four or more goals on four separate occasions and has a -4.4 GSAx.
Nico Daws is going to get his first start for the Jets, after being a part of that Hellebuyck deal, which adds another interesting wrinkle to this game. However, New Jersey's offense has been lights out this season, playing to a 42.92 xGF%, so I can see the Devils lighting up their former teammate.
This seems like the perfect recipe for a high-scoring game.
Best Bet: Over 6.5 (+102, DraftKings)
