New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Penguins

The New Jersey Devils clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 26.

Over 5.5 could be on the menu when the Devils and the Penguins meet on the rink. We’re more than happy to back this prediction at odds of -128.

New Jersey Devils have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at Prudential Center, they were turned over 2-1 by Buffalo Sabres. Timo Meier was the only player to find the net, with Jake Allen stopping 28 shots (.933).

Pittsburgh Penguins won their last game 5-2. This was a road victory at KeyBank Center against Buffalo Sabres. Avery Hayes and Benjamin Kindel scored two goals, with Thomas Novak also on target. Goalie Arturs Silovs made 25 saves (.926).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins triumphed 4-1 when they last played the Devils. This head-to-head was played at PPG PAINTS Arena. We’ve seen six Devils wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-19-1	3.1	.883	1
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-12-8	3.1	.887	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 2.8 goals from 24.7 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.8%.

Dougie Hamilton is the top points scorer with 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, with Jack Hughes racking up 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.42 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Penguins have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.5 goals from 30.0 shots on goal, with a 3.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.6%.

The top points scorer is Anthony Mantha with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Evgeni Malkin is next best after having 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 2.39 GAA with a .912 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Make the most of New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our view on this NHL clash is that the teams will go over the total line. Therefore, our pick is to back the Over selection with confidence at -128.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Devils vs Penguins stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Penguins games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Penguins games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Penguins games.

Over 5.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evgeni Malkin Over 0.5 Assists +105

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins) has had one assist or more in 5 straight home games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this looks big at +105.

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 3 - 5 Penguins

A 5-3 win in favor of the Penguins can be backed at odds of +2000. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Penguins

1-0

Devils

+5500

Penguins

+5000

2-0

Devils

+5000

Penguins

+4000

2-1

Devils

+1500

Penguins

+1300

3-0

Devils

+4000

Penguins

+2800

3-1

Devils

+2200

Penguins

+1600

3-2

Devils

+900

Penguins

+800

4-0

Devils

+5500

Penguins

+3300

4-1

Devils

+2000

Penguins

+1300

4-2

Devils

+1800

Penguins

+1400

4-3

Devils

+1150

Penguins

+950

5-0

Devils

+10000

Penguins

+5500

5-1

Devils

+3500

Penguins

+2000

5-2

Devils

+2200

Penguins

+1400

5-3

Devils

+2800

Penguins

+2000

5-4

Devils

+2200

Penguins

+1900

6-0

Devils

+14000

Penguins

+8000

6-1

Devils

+9000

Penguins

+4500

6-2

Devils

+4500

Penguins

+2500

6-3

Devils

+4000

Penguins

+2500

6-4

Devils

+5500

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Devils

+5500

Penguins

+5000

7-0

Devils

+5500

Penguins

+12500

7-1

Devils

+14000

Penguins

+7500

7-2

Devils

+12000

Penguins

+6600

7-3

Devils

+8000

Penguins

+5000

7-4

Devils

+8000

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Devils

+12000

Penguins

+10000

7-6

Devils

+12500

Penguins

+12000

8-1

Devils

+12500

Penguins

+12500

8-2

Devils

+12500

Penguins

+11000

8-3

Devils

+12500

Penguins

+12000

8-4

Devils

+12500

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Devils

+12500

Penguins

+13000

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New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Pittsburgh Penguins as -161 favorites for this game, implying that they are 62% likely to win. New Jersey Devils are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +132.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -132.

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Moneyline

Devils

+132

Penguins

-161

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+220

Tie

+325

Penguins

-100

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-196

Penguins -1.5

+158

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 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 6 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 5 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 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 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 2.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 16.4
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.5

Injuries & Suspensions

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