New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Mar 2025

Find Out Why We’re Backing Wild

The Wild are available at -122 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore the Devils and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Devils 5-3 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

New Jersey Devils were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Canada Life Centre. Winnipeg Jets claimed a 4-0 win. Devils won the shots on goal, 24 to 19.

Minnesota Wild won their last game which was at home. It was a 4-2 triumph at Xcel Energy Center against Washington Capitals. Frederick Gaudreau scored twice, with Matthew Boldy and Jon Merrill netting one goal. Goalie Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves (.933).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Devils have beaten the Wild in the last two encounters. A 4-3 victory at Prudential Center was followed by a 5-3 win at Xcel Energy Center. The previous 9 games featuring these teams have resulted in six the Wild victories.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-2-0	5.2	.830	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-6-1	3.4	.892	1
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 24.6 shots on goal, with a 27.6% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 3.2 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 2.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.3%.

Jesper Bratt is the top points scorer with 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists, with Nico Hischier recording 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.79 goal against average with a .844 save percentage.

The Wild have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.4 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.2%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Boldy with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, while Jared Spurgeon is next in line after registering 6 points, all of which were assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 1.73 GAA with a .939 SV%, including one shutout.

New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

There is -122 available when it comes to Minnesota Wild on the Moneyline. We believe that our pick has a strong chance of winning this NHL encounter and the odds makes lots of appeal.

The hockey handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our NHL predictions along with checking out the player and goalie stats which are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Devils vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Wild have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Devils have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Devils have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Wild have won 6 of their last 9 games against Devils.

Wild Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider Minnesota against the Puck Line. There are some great options when it comes to our pick covering the various spreads.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mats Zuccarello Over 1.5 Shots -182

Mats Zuccarello (Wild) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -182.

Latest Mats Zuccarello Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+255

First

+1200

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+140

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 1 - 3 Wild

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Wild to win 3-1. The odds of +1400 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Wild

1-0

Devils

+3500

Wild

+3500

2-0

Devils

+3400

Wild

+3300

2-1

Devils

+1050

Wild

+1000

3-0

Devils

+2500

Wild

+2200

3-1

Devils

+1600

Wild

+1400

3-2

Devils

+800

Wild

+750

4-0

Devils

+3500

Wild

+3000

4-1

Devils

+1600

Wild

+1300

4-2

Devils

+1700

Wild

+1500

4-3

Devils

+1200

Wild

+1150

5-0

Devils

+7500

Wild

+6000

5-1

Devils

+2900

Wild

+2200

5-2

Devils

+2200

Wild

+1800

5-3

Devils

+3000

Wild

+2800

5-4

Devils

+2900

Wild

+2800

6-0

Devils

+12000

Wild

+9000

6-1

Devils

+7500

Wild

+5500

6-2

Devils

+4500

Wild

+3500

6-3

Devils

+4500

Wild

+4000

6-4

Devils

+7000

Wild

+6600

6-5

Devils

+7500

Wild

+7000

7-0

Devils

+7500

Wild

+14000

7-1

Devils

+13000

Wild

+10000

7-2

Devils

+11000

Wild

+9000

7-3

Devils

+9000

Wild

+7500

7-4

Devils

+10000

Wild

+9000

7-5

Devils

+10000

Wild

+14000

8-2

Devils

+10000

Wild

+14000

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New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild 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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

Minnesota Wild have been given Moneyline odds of -122 against New Jersey Devils who are +102. The sportsbooks give the home team a 55% chance of winning this game.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are +110.

If you’re wagering on Race to 3 Goals, the Wild are favorites and they can be backed at +125 to attain this total first. Conversely, you can get +250 that neither franchise score 3 goals.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League clash. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Devils

+102

Wild

-122

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+170

Tie

+320

Wild

+125

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-263

Wild -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-133

Over 5.5

+110

Matthew Boldy is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Favorite Matthew Boldy is priced at +800 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +148.

Player Goals

Matthew Boldy (Wild)

First

+148

Anytime

+800

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+200

Anytime

+1000

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+210

Anytime

+1050

Marco Rossi (Wild)

First

+230

Anytime

+1100

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+240

Anytime

+1150

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+255

Anytime

+1200

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+255

Anytime

+1200

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+280

Anytime

+1300

Vinnie Hinostroza (Wild)

First

+325

Anytime

+1500

Stefan Noesen (Devils)

First

+335

Anytime

+1500

Ondrej Palát (Devils)

First

+335

Anytime

+1500

Gustav Nyquist (Wild)

First

+350

Anytime

+1600

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+375

Anytime

+1600

Frederick Gaudreau (Wild)

First

+375

Anytime

+1600

Daniel Sprong (Devils)

First

+380

Anytime

+1700

Cody Glass (Devils)

First

+380

Anytime

+1700

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+400

Anytime

+1800

Liam Öhgren (Wild)

First

+430

Anytime

+1900

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+440

Anytime

+1900

Erik Haula (Devils)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Tomas Tatar (Devils)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-175

Matthew Boldy (Wild)

Over 2.5

-169

Under 2.5

+130

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-192

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+140

Stefan Noesen (Devils)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-143

Erik Haula (Devils)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-114

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.30 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 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 4.6
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 25.8
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.4
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.3
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team News

New Jersey Devils Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
63	Jesper Bratt	74	18.81	20	64	84	6
86	Jack Hughes	62	20.9	27	43	70	12
13	Nico Hischier	68	20.38	30	29	59	9

28	Timo Meier	73	17.74	22	25	47	7
7	Dougie Hamilton	63	19.8	9	31	40	9
43	Luke Hughes	64	20.99	6	32	38	-5
11	Stefan Noesen	72	15.82	20	17	37	-7
91	Dawson Mercer	74	17.73	17	14	31	2
18	Ondrej Palat	70	13.96	14	12	26	-5
12	Cody Glass	59	13.68	6	15	21	-3
47	Paul Cotter	73	13.29	15	6	21	-11
2	Brian Dumoulin	72	19.51	2	18	20	-1
8	Johnny Kovacevic	74	19.79	1	16	17	11
56	Erik Haula	61	14.46	9	8	17	-9
90	Tomas Tatar	67	10.95	6	10	16	-2
5	Brenden Dillon	74	18.51	2	13	15	9
22	Brett Pesce	65	21.19	3	11	14	-4
14	Nathan Bastian	55	10.85	4	6	10	-3
44	Dennis Cholowski	38	13.04	3	7	10	0
71	Jonas Siegenthaler	55	19.6	2	7	9	9
37	Justin Dowling	46	9.98	2	3	5	-4
42	Curtis Lazar	45	10.62	2	3	5	-3
10	Daniel Sprong	23	12.02	2	3	5	1
24	Seamus Casey	10	11.94	4	1	5	5
17	Simon Nemec	22	14.7	1	2	3	-7
15	Shane Bowers	4	8.25	0	0	0	-1
93	Daniil Misyul	1	12.4	0	0	0	-1
48	Brian Halonen	2	13.9	0	0	0	-1
16	Nathan Legare	3	10.67	0	0	0	-1
29	Nolan Foote	4	9.83	0	0	0	0
23	Kurtis MacDermid	22	5.67	0	0	0	-4
39	Mike Hardman	1	8.4	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
25	Jacob Markstroem	44	2.51	0.9
65	Isaac Poulter	-	-	-
50	Nico Daws	5	0.88	0.966
34	Jake Allen	28	2.57	0.91

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Minnesota Wild Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
12	Matthew Boldy	73	20.01	24	38	62	0
48	Marco Rossi	73	18.25	22	33	55	8
97	Kirill Kaprizov	37	22.41	23	29	52	19

36	Mats Zuccarello	60	19.53	17	28	45	1
89	Frederick Gaudreau	73	15.53	18	16	34	4
46	Jared Spurgeon	58	20.42	7	22	29	9
90	Marcus Johansson	63	16.19	8	19	27	-6
14	Joel Eriksson Ek	42	19.63	9	15	24	5
7	Brock Faber	69	25.34	7	17	24	0
38	Ryan Hartman	60	15.23	10	13	23	-9
41	Gustav Nyquist	70	17.35	9	14	23	-21
17	Marcus Foligno	68	14.28	11	11	22	5
15	Justin Brazeau	68	12.25	11	10	21	-6
25	Jonas Brodin	41	22.59	4	15	19	12
5	Jacob Middleton	62	21.97	8	11	19	12
24	Zach Bogosian	72	16.12	4	11	15	-1
13	Yakov Trenin	67	12.9	6	8	14	3
47	Declan Chisholm	61	17.21	2	10	12	-5
18	Vinnie Hinostroza	32	13.32	4	5	9	0
19	Devin Shore	50	8.61	1	4	5	-6
4	Jon Merrill	62	14.3	2	3	5	-6
28	Liam Oehgren	24	11.1	2	3	5	-6
55	David Jiricek	12	12.12	1	2	3	0
21	Brendan Gaunce	12	9.69	0	1	1	-4
52	Reese Johnson	3	9.53	0	0	0	0
48	Daemon Hunt	1	8	0	0	0	0
	Travis Boyd	3	7.8	0	0	0	0
30	Jesper Wallstedt	2	58.7	0	0	0	0
	Travis Dermott	19	12.27	0	0	0	-3
39	Ben Jones	26	8.38	0	0	0	-3
	Mikey Milne	1	6.6	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
32	Filip Gustavsson	50	2.46	0.918
34	Dylan Ferguson	-	-	-
29	Marc-Andre Fleury	23	2.78	0.903

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups