Devils vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - Dec. 6

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The New Jersey Devils (16-11-1, on a four-game losing streak) hit the road against the Boston Bruins (16-13) at TD Garden. The matchup on Saturday, Dec. 6 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will capture the win in Saturday's matchup.

The Bruins have scored 26 goals during their last 10 outings, while allowing 27 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into six power-play goals (24.0%). They are 5-5-0 over those games.

Devils vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Bruins 4, Devils 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Bruins (+104)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils have a 16-11-1 record overall, with a 6-1-7 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • New Jersey has 13 points (6-1-1) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Devils scored only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
  • New Jersey has scored a pair of goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
  • The Devils have scored more than two goals 19 times, and are 14-5-0 in those games (to record 28 points).
  • In the nine games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 6-2-1 to record 13 points.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 8-8-1 (17 points).
  • The Devils have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 6-3-0 (12 points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

  • The Bruins have a record of 16-13 this season and are 6-0-6 in overtime games.
  • In the 13 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
  • This season the Bruins recorded just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • When Boston has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned six points (3-3-0 record).
  • The Bruins have scored more than two goals 20 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (13-7-0).
  • This season, Boston has recorded a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 8-5-0 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Boston has posted a record of 4-7-0 (eight points).
  • The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 12-6-0 to record 24 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank Devils AVG Bruins AVG Bruins Rank
22nd 2.89 Goals Scored 3.1 13th
18th 3.04 Goals Allowed 3.21 20th
9th 29.2 Shots 27 20th
19th 28.3 Shots Allowed 30.9 29th
8th 23.61% Power Play % 25.29% 5th
17th 80.77% Penalty Kill % 82.88% 9th

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