The New Jersey Devils (30-25-4) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (21-35-3) on Friday, March 1st. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Devils vs Ducks

The New Jersey Devils Are Coming Off A Win

With a 30-25-4 record, the Devils are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. In their last ten games, they have gone 5-5, and over their last three, they are 2-1.

For the season, New Jersey has been favored in 43 of their 59 games, and they have gone 25-16-2 in those games. On the road, the Devils are 16-10-2, and they have won 14 of their 31 games at home.

On the season, New Jersey has an average scoring differential of -.1 goals per game. So far, the Devils have 17 wins by multiple goals and have dropped 20 games by more than one goal. New Jersey’s puck line record for the year is 21-38, including going 5-5 over their last ten games.

As the favorite, the Devils have a puck line mark of 13-30, and they have lost three straight games as the underdog. In their 43 games as the favorite, New Jersey’s average scoring differential is at +.2 goals per game.

The Devils are coming off a 7-2 road win over the Sharks. During the first period, the Devils started slow, but they turned things around by scoring three times in the second period and four goals in the third. In the game, New Jersey managed to score all seven goals at even strength. They concluded with 44 shots on goal and committed 7 turnovers.

New Jersey also picked up a win against the puck line, coming into the game favored by -1.5. The combined total of 9 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals for the game.

The Anaheim Ducks Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Ducks have gone 8-20-1 and have lost three straight games. Overall, they have a record of 21-35-3, putting them in 14th place in the Western Conference and 7th in the Pacific Division. Against teams in the Western Conference, Anaheim has gone 10-21, and they have gone 5-10 against divisional opponents. Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone 4-6.

As the underdog, Anaheim has gone 18-30-3 this season and has been the underdog in 51 of their 59 games. Over their last five games, the Ducks have gone 2-3, and they are 1-2 in their last three games. On the season, Anaheim has been favored in just eight games and has gone 3-5 in those games.

On the season, the Ducks have an average scoring margin of -0.9 goals per game, and they have gone 31-28 against the puck line. So far, they have 11 wins by multiple goals and 25 losses by multiple goals.

As the underdog, Anaheim has gone 29-22 against the puck line and has an average scoring margin of -1 goal per game. In their last 10 games at home, the Ducks have gone just 3-7 against the puck line and are 13-16 at home this season.

In their most recent matchup, the Ducks played against the Sharks and won with a score of 6-4. Against the Sharks, the Ducks’ offense scored in all three periods. Two of Anaheim’s six goals came while in power play, while they scored one time when shorthanded. They finished the game with 30 shots on goal.

Anaheim came in as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage and, as a result, recorded a win against the puck line. The combined total of 10 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals for the game.

New Jersey Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Devils are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. This season, the Devils are 21-12 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 9-12 record.

For the season, the over/under record of the Devils’ stands at 34-24-1. They have had 35 games during the season that exceeded the 6.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.8 goals per game.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

For their offensive performance, the Ducks come in averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, which is 29th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 28th in the league. This year, the Ducks have recorded a 5-15 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 15-17 record.

The Ducks come in with an over/under record of 27-29-3. Over the course of the season, they have had 32 games failing to surpass the 6.5 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 6.2 per game.

New Jersey Team Defense

The Devils’ defense comes into the game with a ranking of 13th in takeaways and an average of 7.1 takeaways per contest. They hold 26th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.

Anaheim Team Defense

The Ducks’ defense comes into the game with a ranking of 27th in takeaways and an average of 5.9 takeaways per contest. They hold 7th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.3 goals given up per game.

Devils vs Ducks Trends

• New Jersey has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• Through their last three home games, Anaheim has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Anaheim has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
• Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Devils have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 1-2.

Devils vs Ducks Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Devils is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -259, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Ducks to cover. Even in the event of a Devils victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Ducks should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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