Penguins vs Devils Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2024

[affiliate geotargeted toplist=”Sports” brand=”Caesars Sportsbook”]

The Pittsburgh Penguins stay on the road Tuesday night with a game in New Jersey against the New Jersey Devils. Pittsburgh has struggled a bit this season with just 32 wins on the year coming into Tuesday following a one goal loss to Columbus in their last outing. Offensively Pittsburgh has been lackluster scoring just 2.92 goals on 33.1 shots per game. Defensively the Penguins have had troubles as well allowing 2.97 goals on just over 30 shots after giving up four to Columbus in their last outing. For other NHL news see our NHL Picks.

Alex Nedeljkovic struggled in the net for Pittsburgh last game out giving up three goals on 38 shots to boast a .921 save percentage in 65 minutes before giving up the game deciding goal in the shootout. Bryan Rust provided the biggest spark for the Pittsburgh offense was one goal and one assist and just over 21.5 minutes on the ice. Two other Pittsburgh players found the net as well, while four different Penguins added at least one assist each.

The New Jersey Devils return home Tuesday with 36 wins on the year following a three two loss to Buffalo that ended two game win streak. The New Jersey offense has carried the team this season averaging 3.28 goals on 31.5 shots. Defensively New Jersey has struggled a bit allowing 3.39 goals on 30 shots per game after giving up five in their loss to Buffalo.

Jake Allen was terrible in the net last game out for New Jersey giving up three goals on 34 shots to boast a .912 save percentage before Buffalo found the net two more times as well. Jesper Bratt and Max William led the way for the New Jersey offense scoring one goal each, while four other devils chipped in with one assist apiece.