New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Bruins

The New Jersey Devils square off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, December 6.

Our prediction is for the Devils and the Bruins to score Under 5.5 combined. Take the -108 that the teams fail to find the net enough times to win this wager.

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New Jersey Devils suffered a fourth consecutive defeat when losing 3-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Vegas Golden Knights at Prudential Center. Devils lost the shots on goal, 24 to 25.

Boston Bruins have enjoyed back-to-back home wins at TD Garden. Last time out, St Louis Blues were beaten 5-2. Pavel Zacha scored twice, with Morgan Geekie, Alex Steeves and Viktor Arvidsson scoring one goal. Goalie Joonas Korpisalo made a total of 37 saves (.949).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Devils and the Bruins saw the former win. It was a 5-4 scoreline at TD Garden. The Bruins have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Jake Allen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-5-0	2.5	.911	1
23/24	6-6-1	3.11	.900	0

Jeremy Swayman (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-7-0	2.8	.910	0
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 11.9% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 3.3 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Nico Hischier is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Jesper Bratt racking up 9 points, all of which were assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.32 goal against average with a .883 save percentage.

The Bruins have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 33.4 shots, averaging 5.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.9%.

The top points scorer is Morgan Geekie with 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists, while Alex Steeves is next in line after registering 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.34 GAA with a .926 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Our expert New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There is -108 available for Under 5.5 goals and that is our pick. It stands to reason that this NHL encounter will go under the line, with the lamp not being lit very often.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Devils vs Bruins stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Devils games on the road.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Devils games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Bruins games.

Under 5.5 Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 1 - 3 Bruins

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1700 and it involves the Bruins winning 3-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Bruins

1-0

Devils

+4500

Bruins

+4500

2-0

Devils

+4000

Bruins

+4000

2-1

Devils

+1200

Bruins

+1200

3-0

Devils

+2800

Bruins

+3000

3-1

Devils

+1600

Bruins

+1700

3-2

Devils

+800

Bruins

+800

4-0

Devils

+3400

Bruins

+4000

4-1

Devils

+1400

Bruins

+1600

4-2

Devils

+1500

Bruins

+1600

4-3

Devils

+1050

Bruins

+1100

5-0

Devils

+6600

Bruins

+8000

5-1

Devils

+2400

Bruins

+2900

5-2

Devils

+1700

Bruins

+1900

5-3

Devils

+2400

Bruins

+2800

5-4

Devils

+2200

Bruins

+2400

6-0

Devils

+10000

Bruins

+12000

6-1

Devils

+5500

Bruins

+7000

6-2

Devils

+3300

Bruins

+4000

6-3

Devils

+3300

Bruins

+3500

6-4

Devils

+5500

Bruins

+6000

6-5

Devils

+6000

Bruins

+6000

7-1

Devils

+10000

Bruins

+12000

7-2

Devils

+8000

Bruins

+10000

7-3

Devils

+6000

Bruins

+7500

7-4

Devils

+7500

Bruins

+8000

7-5

Devils

+12000

Bruins

+13000

7-6

Devils

+14000

Bruins

+14000

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New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 57% chance of securing victory, New Jersey Devils are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -133. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +112 about Boston Bruins.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -112.

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Moneyline

Devils

-133

Bruins

+112

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+130

Tie

+310

Bruins

+170

Puck Line

Devils -1.5

+186

Bruins +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-108

Over 5.5

-112

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 16.7
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 27.2
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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