Predators vs Devils Picks and Prediction – 11/26/2024

On Monday, the Nashville Predators (6-11-3) face off against the New Jersey Devils (13-7-2) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

New Jersey comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their game against Washington. In their recent matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, the New Jersey Devils secured a 4-2 victory, with defenseman Dougie Hamilton contributing by netting a goal. This season, Jesper Bratt has emerged as the team’s offensive leader, amassing an impressive 27 points. Close behind him in the scoring race is Jack Hughes, who has tallied a total of 25 points to date. The Devils have three players tied for the most goals scored this season: Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, and Stefan Noesen, each of whom has found the back of the net 10 times. When it comes to assists, both Bratt and Hughes are setting the standard for New Jersey, each recording 17 assists thus far. Over their last five games, the Devils have averaged 2.8 goals per contest, indicating a solid but room-for-improvement offensive output. Currently, they find themselves tied for first place in the Metropolitan Division standings. As they look ahead, the Devils are eager to maintain their momentum and further enhance their offensive performance, especially in their home games, where they typically average 3.4 goals per game overall.

Nashville enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Winnipeg. Recently, the Nashville Predators faced a challenging match against the Seattle Kraken, suffering a shutout with a score of 3-0. As the season progresses, Filip Forsberg has emerged as Nashville's offensive leader, currently amassing a total of 15 points. This figure includes eight goals, making him the team's top goal-scorer. Following him is defenseman Roman Josi, who has recorded 14 points, with an impressive 12 of those coming from assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities. Despite Forsberg and Josi's contributions, the team has struggled defensively in their last five games, allowing an average of 2.8 goals per game. This lack of defense, combined with their offensive challenges, has left Nashville at the bottom of the Central Division standings. The Predators are eager to break their losing streak and regain some offensive momentum as they head into their upcoming road games. On average, Nashville has been scoring just 2.3 goals per game this season, indicating a need for improvement as they seek to elevate their performance.

Nashville has faced significant challenges in the early part of this season and will be aiming for a stunning upset as they head to Newark. Their opponents, the New Jersey Devils, have been relatively strong at home, where they typically average close to four goals per game. However, despite their overall offensive prowess at home, the Devils have recently encountered difficulties in finding the back of the net, experiencing a dip in scoring during their last few matchups. Look for the home team to find momentum. Final Score Prediction, New Jersey Devils win 5-1.