The New Jersey Devils (6-3-1) and Chicago Blackhawks (4-6-0) tangle Sunday evening. Opening puck drop at the United Center is slated for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Blackhawks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
New Jersey last played on Friday, having a 3-game win streak snapped in a 4-1 loss at the St. Louis Blues. After averaging 4.67 goals per game across their previous 6 games, the Devils planted just 1 goal in 34 shots on frame.
The Blackhawks are playing for a 2nd straight day after defeating the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Saturday night. On Oct. 11, Chicago lost to the Boston Bruins 3-1 in the back half of their only other double this season.
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