Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 12/13/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-110) Devils (-110)

The Boston Bruins (18-5-3) are headed to Prudential Center on Wednesday where they will attempt to defeat the New Jersey Devils (14-11-1). The odds on this game have the Bruins at -110 and the Devils are priced at -110. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Boston Bruins were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 win against the Coyotes in their previous outing. Boston accounted for 10 mins in the box in this game. The Bruins had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the victory. Furthermore, they had 3 power play tries and netted 1 goal. In the game, they earned a goal on 5 of the 29 shots they put on net.

Boston Bruins opponents have totaled 99 power play tries (4th in the NHL) and have a total of 10 goals in those attempts. The Bruins have had 832 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .922. Boston has tried 824 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.4%. While playing at even strength, the Bruins have allowed the opponent to score 55 goals while having 67 on the offensive side of the ice. Boston skates onto the rink with 83 power play opportunities and they have added 19 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 22.89%. For the season, the have a total of 39 points and their points percentage is sitting at .750. With regard to scoring goals, the Boston Bruins have racked up 86 goals (14th in hockey) so far this season and have conceded 65.

The man protecting the net in this game is Linus Ullmark. The opposition has scored 532 goals versus Ullmark in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.51. Ullmark has been involved in 221 contests during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .919 for his 12,706 mins on the ice. He has amassed a record of 125-67-17 and he was named the starter in 212 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Ullmark has accrued 136 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .642. Ullmark has seen 6,570 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 6,038 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, New Jersey played the Oilers in an outing where the Devils ended up taking the loss by a score of 4-1. They had 4 power play chances in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Devils converted 1 goal of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking.

New Jersey has attempted 833 shots (14th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.04%, while allowing the other team 772 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 75.29% on the other teams 85 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.8%. They have a tally of 86 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 32.56%. The Devils have accumulated 64 goals at even strength and 28 goals (2nd in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 94 goals to be scored by of a combination of 73 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 92 goals, 29 points, and a points percentage of .558.

Across the rink you will find Vitek Vanecek in net. He has recorded 3,550 saves out of the 3,920 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .906. Vanecek is the owner of a career mark of 84-38-14 and has been in goal for 148 contests. He has made the start in 139 games and has played 8,259 mins. Vanecek's percentage of quality starts is 53.2% and he has qualified for 74 quality starts in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.69 goals/game and he has given up 370 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New Jersey (-110)

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