Devils vs Blackhawks Picks and Prediction – 3/26/2025

The Devils head to Chicago sitting at 37-28-7 and desperate to stop the bleeding after dropping three straight, including a 4-3 shootout loss to Vancouver. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, are just 21-41-9 but come into this one off a 7-4 win over the Flyers. Puck drops at 7:30 PM EST from the United Center. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

New Jersey needs to regroup after three straight home losses, all by one or two goals. Jesper Bratt continues to drive the offense with 82 points, including 62 assists, while Nico Hischier leads the team with 30 goals. That top line has been productive, but recent lapses have hurt late in games. The Devils are still in the mix for a Wild Card, and this game is a spot they absolutely have to take care of.

Defensively, New Jersey has a solid foundation, with only 2.61 goals allowed per game and a top-tier penalty kill sitting at 82.6%. The goaltending combo of Jacob Markstrom (2.50 GAA, .900 SV%) and Jake Allen (2.56 GAA, .913 SV%) has held up well. The power play is elite at 27.4%, and the Devils have managed to stay relatively healthy with no injuries going into this matchup.

Chicago may have pulled off a strong offensive showing against the Flyers, but wins have been few and far between. Connor Bedard remains the centerpiece, leading the team with 56 points, including 20 goals and 36 assists, while Ryan Donato has chipped in with 25 goals. That offense can surprise in spurts but hasn’t found consistency, dropping four of the last five.

Defensively, Chicago is giving up 3.55 goals a night, and opponents are getting nearly 31.5 shots per game. Goalies Arvid Soderblom and Spencer Knight have both struggled to keep pucks out, with save percentages under .907. The penalty kill is average at 81.7%, and injuries to Alec Martinez, Jason Dickinson, and Colton Dach only thin out the depth.

This is a must-win spot for the Devils, and everything on paper points to New Jersey. Better special teams, more depth, stronger goaltending, and a healthier lineup should be enough to get it done. Chicago’s defense continues to get lit up and won’t be able to contain Bratt or Hischier for long. Final Score Prediction: New Jersey Devils wins 4-2.