The New Jersey Devils (19-10-3) are set to host the Chicago Blackhawks (9-18-2) at the Prudential Center on Saturday afternoon, with the Devils riding high after their recent 3-1 victory over the Kings.
The matchup features a stark contrast in momentum, as the Devils have won six of their last ten games while the Blackhawks are coming off a tough 5-4 road loss to the Islanders.
Recent history heavily favors New Jersey, who have dominated the head-to-head series by winning the last four meetings and holding a commanding 7-2-1 record in their last ten encounters.
The Devils' offensive firepower, led by Jack Hughes who has recorded 13 points in his last ten games, will face off against a Blackhawks team that has struggled to find consistent scoring, averaging just 2.45 goals per game this season.
While Chicago's Connor Bedard has shown flashes of brilliance with nine points in his last ten games, the team's road record of 5-10-2 suggests an uphill battle at the Prudential Center.
As these teams prepare to face off in this interconference clash, all eyes will be on whether the Devils can maintain their impressive home form or if the Blackhawks can orchestrate an unexpected turnaround in their challenging season.
New Jersey Devils vs. Chicago Blackhawks: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 69.5% chance of defeating the Hawks.
New Jersey Devils: 69.5% win probability
- Strong offensive output (106 goals scored in 32 games)
- Excellent overall record (19 wins in 32 games)
- Second place in Metropolitan Division (41 points)
Chicago Blackhawks: 30.5% win probability
- Poor recent form (LWLLL in last 5 games)
- League-worst points total (20 points in 29 games)
- Weak offensive production (72 goals in 29 games, bottom 3 in league)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds
| New Jersey Devils | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -355 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +280 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The New Jersey Devils have won 19 out of 32 matches this season.
- 2The Chicago Blackhawks have won 9 out of 29 matches this season.
- 3With 41 points, the New Jersey Devils holds the 2nd position in the league standings.
- 4Chicago Blackhawks's 20 points place them 16th in the rankings.
New Jersey Devils vs. Chicago Blackhawks form
New Jersey Devils vs. Chicago Blackhawks head to head
New Jersey Devils
83%
Chicago Blackhawks
17%
Jan 6, 2024
New Jersey Devils
4 : 2
Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 6, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 4
New Jersey Devils
Apr 2, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
3 : 6
New Jersey Devils
Dec 7, 2022
New Jersey Devils
3 : 0
Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 26, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
8 : 5
New Jersey Devils
Oct 15, 2021
New Jersey Devils
4 : 3
Chicago Blackhawks
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