The New Jersey Devils (-115) head to take on the Winnipeg Jets (-105) at Canada Life Centre on Sunday. The total is 6.5 (O: +100, U: -120)New Jersey (48-20-8) is playing the second of a back-to-back after earning a high-scoring 6-3 win over the Blackhawks yesterday.
The Devils committed only one penalty in the game, holding Chicago without a power play goal. Six players found the net for the Devils. MacKenzie Blackwood allowed three goals on 17 shots against (.823%) in the win.Winnipeg (42-31-3) beat the Red Wings 6-2 on Friday. Six players found the net for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck had 23 saves.
HEAD TO HEAD
The Devils won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 4-2 victory in February. Dawson Mercer (2G 0A) and Erik Haula (0G 2A) each had two points to lead New Jersey. Neal Pionk (1G 1A) and Mark Scheifele (0G 2A) each had two points to lead Winnipeg. Blackwood got the win, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920%).
FACING OFF
New Jersey is averaging 3.46 goals per game for the season, fifth in the NHL, and they are taking on a Jets team that is allowing 2.80 goals a game (10th). Meanwhile, Winnipeg has found the net 2.97 times a game on average, 21st in the league, and the Devils are allowing opponents to score 2.71 goals per game (6th).
New Jersey averages more shots/game (34.5) than most teams in the league, ranking fifth. Winnipeg’s average of 30.5 attempts ranks 20th. The Devils’ 20.77% power play percentage ranks 17th in the league, while the Jets are 24th with a conversion rate of 19.12%.
When it comes to defending power plays, Winnipeg has the league’s sixth-ranked PK% at 82.49%, while New Jersey is eighth at 82.24%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 89 points this season, Jack Hughes is the top skater for the Devils. He is among the league leaders with 40 goals (9th) and has added 49 assists. In the net, Vitek Vanecek (30-10-4) is New Jersey’s top goaltender.
He has a 2.47 GAA and a .910% save percentage. Kyle Connor leads the Jets in scoring with 77 points. He has 29 goals and 48 assists in 76 games. Hellebuyck (33-24-2) is the top goalie for Winnipeg with a goals against average of 2.59. He has a save percentage of .917%.
HOME AND AWAY
New Jersey is 27-7-4 away from Prudential Center this season. Winnipeg is 23-12-2 at Canada Life Centre this season. Meanwhile, the Devils are 9-2 without a day off and 6-1 playing with a rest disadvantage. The Jets are 7-2 with a rest advantage.
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
NJ Devils (-105)
Want up to a $1K risk free bet for this pick?
Claim with 
today!
If you need more news, information and predictions, head over to our NBA hub page for all your basketball needs!
*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of BetMGM.
