How to Pick the Devils vs. Ducks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The New Jersey Devils (30-25-4) visit the Anaheim Ducks (21-35-3) on Friday, March 1, with both teams coming off a victory in their last game. The bookmakers have made the Devils big favorites at -284 on the moneyline, despite being away from home, and the Ducks are at +230.

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Devils vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, New Jersey games have gone over this one's 6.5-goal total 35 times.
• A total of 27 of Anaheim's games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Devils score 3.36 goals per game, compared to the Ducks' average of 2.64, adding up to 0.5 fewer goals than this contest's over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 7.0 goals per game, 0.5 more than this contest's over/under.

Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -284

• The Devils have won 61.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (25-16).
• New Jersey has had moneyline odds of -284 or shorter in just two games this season, and split them 1-1.
• The Devils have a 74.0% chance (based on the moneyline's implied probability) to win this contest.

Ducks Moneyline: +230

• Anaheim has 18 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 51 times).
• The Ducks have won three games with moneyline odds of +230 or longer (in 11 such games).
• Anaheim's implied probability to win is 30.3% based on the moneyline odds.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Anaheim 3

Devils Leaders

• With 22 goals and 40 assists this season, Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey's top contributors (62 points).
• Jack Hughes has 19 goals and 36 assists for New Jersey to compile 55 total points (1.0 per game).
• On 172 shots (for 25 goals) and 17 assists, Tyler Toffoli has recorded 42 points this season.
• Vitek Vanecek (17-9-3) has a 3.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .890 for New Jersey.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Frank Vatrano's 27 goals and 19 assists in 59 matchups give him 46 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
• Troy Terry's 45 points this season, including 17 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Anaheim.
• Adam Henrique has 17 goals and 24 assists for New Jersey.
• John Gibson has an .897 save percentage (44th in the league), with 996 total saves, while allowing 113 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put up a 13-20-2 record between the posts for Anaheim this season.

Devils' Schedule

Ducks' Schedule

New Jersey vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Friday, March 1, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSW, and MSGSN
• Location: Anaheim, California
• Venue: Honda Center

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