NHL Odds: Penguins-Devils prediction, odds, pick and more

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to New Jersey for a matinee game. Both teams are on two-game win streaks. The Penguins currently have 66 points and are looking to overtake the Carolina Hurricanes for the number one seed.

The Penguins were on a four-game losing streak heading into the All-Star break. They have since won two games on the road against Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators. Pittsburgh is playing in New Jersey tonight. Evgeni Malkin will be back in the lineup. Sidney Crosby is still looking for his 500th career goal. Tristan Jarry will play in goal for the Penguins.

The New Jersey Devils are coming into the game on a two-game winning streak. They are expected to get Jack Hughes and Mackenzie Blackwood back from injury. The Devils have scored seven goals in both of their games. Blackawke has started in 22 games this season but has only won nine of them.

The Penguins are the favorite to beat the Devils. The Devils are on a two-game winning streak. New Jersey has 39 points. Penguins have the better record. Penguins puck line is -1.5.

Penguins are favored by 1.5 points over the Devils.