In this NHL regular season preview between Blackhawks and Devils, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Blackhawks are at 9-18-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Blackhawks are currently 1st in the league.
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
- The Devils face the Blackhawks at 19-10-3.
- The Devils are are averaging 3.3 goals per contest so far.
- The Devils are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flames.
Blackhawks vs Devils Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blackhawks versus the Devils? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NHLN. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blackhawks.
Blackhawks vs. Devils Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils
- Where: Newark at Prudential Center
- Date: Saturday, December 14th
- Betting Odds NJ -1.5, CHI +282 | NJ -353 O/U 6
Blackhawks Preview: Will the Blackhawks Win in Newark?
Chicago improved to 9-18-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. The Ducks added a goal with just 4 seconds left to bring the final score to 4-2.
Chicago’s offense netted four goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal, which came on a power play.
Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added an assist, his 4th of the year. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, once in the 2nd, and capped off their scoring with Donato’s goal in the 3rd.
Defensively, Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense had 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They did allow two late goals, one at 10:16 in the 3rd period and another with just 4 seconds left.
Devils Preview: Can New Jersey Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
New Jersey fell to 19-10-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
All the scoring happened in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 5:34. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
In their recent 3-0 loss to Calgary, the Devils were shut out despite taking 22 shots on goal. They struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.
New Jersey failed to score in any period, ending with zero goals for the first time this season.
Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but things fell apart in the 3rd, as they allowed 3 goals to the Flames. The first came at 14:26 into the period, followed by another at 14:54, and an empty netter at 16:45. The defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while the goaltending unit had 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.
Blackhawks vs Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Chicago has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
- Across the Devils last five home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- New Jersey has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 puck line in their last three games.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Chicago has a poor record vs the puck line going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
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Blackhawks vs Devils Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Devils -353
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