Devils vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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The New Jersey Devils (37-28-7) have -238 moneyline odds to win when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks (21-41-9), who have +195 odds, on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Devils to win vs Blackhawks -238

Bet $20, Payout $28.40

Devils vs. Blackhawks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Devils (-238)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+195)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Devils vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • New Jersey and its opponent have combined to put up more than 5.5 goals in 33 of 72 games this season.
  • Chicago has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 44 of 71 games this season.
  • Wednesday’s over/under is 0.2 lower than the two teams’ combined average of 5.7 goals per game.
  • These two teams give up a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this game’s over/under.

Devils Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Devils Season Stat Insights

  • The Devils offense’s 213 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 15th in the NHL.
  • New Jersey has conceded the fifth-fewest goals in league play this season, 188 (2.6 per game).
  • The team is ranked 11th in goal differential at +25.
  • New Jersey’s 54 power-play goals this season (on 197 chances) are the fourth-most in the NHL.
  • The Devils have the NHL’s fourth-best power-play conversion rate at 27.41%.
  • New Jersey’s offense has netted five shorthanded goals this season (14th among all teams).
  • The Devils defeat 82.59% of opponent power plays, currently the fourth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • With a 49.6% faceoff win percentage, the Devils have the 19th-ranked percentage in the NHL.
  • New Jersey scores on 10.4% of its shots as a team, ranking 17th in the league.
  • The Devils have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 23.3 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game.

Devils Moneyline

  • New Jersey has gone 33-28 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.
  • In 10 games with moneyline oddds shorter than -238, the Devils have seven wins.
  • The moneyline odds say New Jersey has a 70.4% chance of winning this game.

Devils Leaders

  • Jesper Bratt: 20 goals and 62 assists
  • Jack Hughes: 27 goals and 43 assists
  • Nico Hischier: 30 goals and 27 assists
  • Jacob Markstrom: 22-14-6 record, .900 save percentage, 106 goals conceded

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks have the league’s 26th-ranked scoring offense (192 total goals, 2.7 per game).
  • Chicago has conceded 252 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 30th.
  • Their -60 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.
  • Chicago has put up 42 power-play goals this season (on 165 chances). That ranks 17th in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks’ power-play conversion rate (25.45%) ranks ninth-best in the league.
  • Chicago has scored two shorthanded goals this season (28th in league).
  • The Blackhawks’ ninth-best penalty kill rate is 81.73%.
  • The Blackhawks win 45.2% of their faceoffs. That’s the 31st-ranked percentage in the NHL.
  • The 11.1% shooting percentage Chicago has amassed ranks 10th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 18.8 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks have been the underdog 68 times this season, and upset their opponent in 20, or 29.4%, of those games.
  • Chicago has a record of 8-24 in games when sportsbooks list the team at +195 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The win probability for the Blackhawks, implied from the moneyline, is 33.9%.

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard: 20 goals and 36 assists
  • Teuvo Teravainen: 15 goals and 40 assists
  • Ryan Donato: 25 goals and 28 assists
  • Arvid Soderblom: 8-17-7 record, .899 save percentage, 101 goals conceded
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