New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Mar 2025

Our betting prediction is the Blackhawks +1.5 on the puck line. We’re confident that they will be able to avoid defeat by two or more goals against the Devils at -141.

New Jersey Devils have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Vancouver Canucks 4-3 (SO) at Prudential Center. Timo Meier scored two goals and Erik Haula bagged the other.

Chicago Blackhawks won their last game, beating Philadelphia Flyers at home. It was a 7-4 win at United Center. Tyler Bertuzzi had 3 points, including 1 goal and 2 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Devils triumphed 4-1 when they last played the Hawks. This head-to-head was played at Prudential Center. It’s been five victories on the bounce for the Devils when playing the Hawks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-13-1	3.2	.882	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-15-7	2.6	.909	3

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 28.6% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 3.5 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.5%.

Jesper Bratt is the top points scorer with 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists, with Nico Hischier racking up 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 4.33 goal against average with a .831 save percentage.

The Hawks have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 23.1 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.0 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.6%.

The top points scorer is Ryan Donato with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, while Connor Bedard is next in line after registering 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.34 GAA with a .885 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’re opposing the favorites for this NHL encounter. Take the -141 about Chicago Blackhawks with a +1.5 goal start in the hope that they can keep things competitive.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want the latest team, player and goalie stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NHL picks.

Key Devils vs Blackhawks stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Devils in 5 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Devils in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Devils in 6 consecutive games.

Hawks +1.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 58.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor Bedard To Score +195

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks) has found the net in 4 straight home games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +195 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Connor Bedard Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+190

First

+1050

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 3 - 4 Blackhawks

Our correct score prediction is a 4-3 win for the Blackhawks which is available at odds of +1300. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Blackhawks

1-0

Devils

+4000

Blackhawks

+4500

2-0

Devils

+3400

Blackhawks

+5000

2-1

Devils

+1150

Blackhawks

+1400

3-0

Devils

+2000

Blackhawks

+4000

3-1

Devils

+1400

Blackhawks

+2400

3-2

Devils

+750

Blackhawks

+950

4-0

Devils

+2400

Blackhawks

+6000

4-1

Devils

+1050

Blackhawks

+2500

4-2

Devils

+1300

Blackhawks

+2200

4-3

Devils

+1050

Blackhawks

+1300

5-0

Devils

+4000

Blackhawks

+12000

5-1

Devils

+1600

Blackhawks

+4500

5-2

Devils

+1300

Blackhawks

+2900

5-3

Devils

+2200

Blackhawks

+3500

5-4

Devils

+2200

Blackhawks

+2800

6-1

Devils

+3500

Blackhawks

+11000

6-2

Devils

+2200

Blackhawks

+6000

6-3

Devils

+2500

Blackhawks

+5500

6-4

Devils

+5000

Blackhawks

+7500

6-5

Devils

+6000

Blackhawks

+7000

7-3

Devils

+5000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-4

Devils

+6600

Blackhawks

+11000

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New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 70% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -238 betting odds about New Jersey Devils triumphing in this game. For those wanting to back Chicago Blackhawks, you will find +195 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -122.

You can bet on the Devils as the first team to score and they are -165 favorites. The alternative is to back the Hawks at +125.

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Moneyline

Devils

-238

Blackhawks

+195

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

-137

Tie

+350

Blackhawks

+295

Puck Line

Devils -1.5

+110

Blackhawks +1.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

Those interested in favorite Nico Hischier to find the net first are able to get +850. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes appeal, then this is +150.

Player Goals

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+150

Anytime

+850

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+155

Anytime

+850

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+175

Anytime

+950

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+215

Anytime

+1100

Stefan Noesen (Devils)

First

+245

Anytime

+1200

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Daniel Sprong (Devils)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Ondrej Palát (Devils)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Erik Haula (Devils)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Cody Glass (Devils)

First

+285

Anytime

+1400

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+325

Anytime

+1600

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Frank Nazar (Blackhawks)

First

+370

Anytime

+1700

Teuvo Teräväinen (Blackhawks)

First

+370

Anytime

+1700

Philipp Kurashev (Blackhawks)

First

+390

Anytime

+1800

Tomas Tatar (Devils)

First

+390

Anytime

+1800

Landon Slaggert (Blackhawks)

First

+390

Anytime

+1800

Nick Foligno (Blackhawks)

First

+420

Anytime

+1900

Colton Dach (Blackhawks)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Curtis Lazar (Devils)

First

+525

Anytime

+2200

Justin Dowling (Devils)

First

+525

Anytime

+2200

Nathan Bastian (Devils)

First

+525

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-167

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-105

Stefan Noesen (Devils)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+115

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-130

Teuvo Teräväinen (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-143

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 18.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 26.1
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12.2
• Blocks: 10.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 5.4

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