The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-30-11) make the 3rd stop of a 4-game road trip Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils (36-34-4) at Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Devils lead 2-0
The Penguins posted a 5-2 road win against the New York Rangers as moderate +167 underdogs. The Pens have had a revival of sorts, winning 3 of the past 4 games, while scoring 3 or more goals in 5 in a row. Pittsburgh has scored 39 goals in the past 10 games, or 3.9 goals per game (GPG), cashing the Over at a 7-3 clip.
The Devils posted a 5-2 win at home against the Penguins March 19 in their most recent head-to-head meeting behind new acquisition G Jake Allen (36 saves against 38 shots). New Jersey cashed as a' slight -104 underdog and the Over (6.5) cashed. The Devils have won 7 in a row in the series, with 4 of the past 6 coming as a favorite. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings.