The New Jersey Devils (38-28-7) travel to face off against the Winnipeg Jets (49-19-4) on Friday, March 28th. This game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg and televised on ESPN+. The Jets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Devils are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Devils vs Jets

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey fell to 38-28-7 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

All three goals came in the third period. The Devils managed 22 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net. They also struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.

The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 49-19-4. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11.

Winnipeg trailed 2-0 before scoring their first goal at 12:23 in the first period. Seven different Jets players found the net, with two of their goals coming with an empty net.

New Jersey Offense Breakdown

New Jersey’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to the Flames, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Devils were shut out in all three periods, including the third, where Calgary scored three times.

New Jersey struggled with giveaways, recording 19 in the game. The Devils were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities, finishing with zero power play goals.

Jets Offense Breakdown

Winnipeg’s offense fired 34 shots on goal, resulting in 7 goals in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Nikolaj Ehlers scoring his 9th goal and Cole Perfetti his 4th. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for Winnipeg, marking his 3rd goal of the season. Logan Stanley also found the net for the first time this year.

Alex Iafallo scored his first goal of the season, while Dylan Samberg added his 3rd. Mark Scheifele, who now has 8 goals on the year, also contributed with his 10th assist. Josh Morrissey picked up two assists, bringing his total to 13.

New Jersey Team Defense

Defensively, the Devils were solid through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The first came at 5:34 in the third, followed by another at 14:54, and the final at 16:45. New Jersey’s defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Winnipeg Team Defense

Defensively, the Jets had a rough start, giving up the first two goals of the game and a tying goal in the third period, but they held on to win 7-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Devils vs Jets Trends

• Across the Devils last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
• Although Winnipeg has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Jets have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Devils have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-6.

Devils vs Jets Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline bet in this one, we have the Jets coming out on top. However, with the lines sitting at -183, I’d recommend looking to the spread as our projections have the Jets winning by more than one goal.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Jets to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Jets to win this one by multiple goals over the Devils.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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