Match Analysis: New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-22
- Time: 11:10 PM UTC
- Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Game Overview
The New Jersey Devils host the Minnesota Wild in an early season NHL matchup. The Devils have a strong 5-1 record, showing solid offensive performances including a recent win with Jack Hughes scoring a hat trick. Minnesota Wild are less consistent at 3-3-1 but have shown strong goaltending recently. The Devils are slight favorites at home with a good recent head-to-head record versus the Wild.
Key Factors to Consider
- New Jersey Devils enter the game at 5-1, riding momentum with a 5-game winning streak and strong scoring ability. Minnesota Wild are 3-3-1 and rely heavily on solid goaltending but have a less productive offense.
- Devils have won four consecutive encounters against the Wild and have a slight edge in recent meetings at home. Previous meetings have generally been low scoring games under 6 goals.
- No significant injuries reported impacting key scorers or goaltenders for either team, so full strength lineups are expected.
- Playing at home in front of their crowd benefits the Devils. Both teams are early in the season with no back-to-back fatigue.
- The Devils aim to maintain their early season dominance and extend their winning streak at home; the Wild are fighting to stabilize their record and will be motivated to break the Devils' recent dominance.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | New Jersey Devils: -148, Minnesota Wild: +118 | New Jersey Devils | β β β β β 72% |
| Spread | Devils -1.5: +165, Wild +1.5: -210 | New Jersey Devils -1.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
| Over/under | Over 6: -105, Under 6: -120 | Over 6 | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | New Jersey Devils -1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 6 7% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 6 at 7% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 7.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Bet on New Jersey Devils moneyline, Devils -1.5 puck line, and Over 6 goals total
Predicted Score: New Jersey Devils 5 – Minnesota Wild 2