New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/30/2022 Picks

New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/30/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The New Jersey Devils are heading to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh to challenge the Pittsburgh Penguins in another hockey action on the ice on Friday evening.

New Jersey dropped to 22-11-2 on 46 points after a back-to-back loss to the Boston Bruins but stayed in second place in the Metropolitan Division with a 12-2-1 record away from home this season.

The Devils will try to stop a two-game skid in coming to this match-up following a 1-3 home loss to the Bruins last time out.

New Jersey was held scoreless in the first two periods of the match and allowed just one goal scored in the final period resulting in their two-point loss last time out. Center Nico Hischier scored a solo goal for the Devils in the loss.

The New Jersey Devils’ main man Center Jack Hughes led the way for his team with 39 points on 18 goals and 21 assists while Center Nico Hischier added a second team-high 14 goals with 18 assists to score 32 points on the year.

LW Jesper Bratt is also New Jersey’s top setter with 21 assists and scored 12 goals to earn a second team-high 33 points. The New Jersey Devils accumulated a total of 116 goals, 185 assists, and 301 points on the season.

The totals went UNDER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 7 contests and the Devils are 1-8 straight up in their last 9 games played.

New Jersey is 2-7 SU in its last 9 outings played versus Pittsburgh and the Devils are 12-2 straight up in their last 14 road matches.

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New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions 12/30/2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be staying at their home ice to bounce back from their last loss by hosting the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.

Pittsburgh is 19-10-6 after losing three consecutive games and just two points behind New Jersey in third place in the Metropolitan Division with a 10-3-4 home record.

The Penguins lost their recent home defense in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings at 4-5 on December 28 and come into this match-up riding on a three-game skid.

Pittsburgh started the game with a 4-0 lead but failed to score in the second and third periods while allowing Detroit to score two goals each in the 2nd & 3rd periods forcing the game into overtime.

LW Jason Zucker scored two goals for the Penguins in the losing effort.

The Pittsburgh Penguins team captain Sidney Crosby posted a team-leading 43 points, 19 goals, and 24 assists for his team this season.

LW Jake Guentzel and Center Evgeni Malkin are the next leading scorers with 33 points while Malkin is the next top setter with 22 assists.

The Pittsburgh Penguins recorded a total of 118 goals, 204 assists, and 322 total points for the year.

Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 outings and 6-2 SU in its last 8 home matches. The totals went UNDER in 8 of the Penguins’ last 12 games versus a rival from the Eastern Conference and also went UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 contests with an opponent from the Metropolitan Division.

New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. The NHL Pick for this contest is Pittsburgh -133. This will be a battle between two tough teams but the Penguins can handle this better on their home ice on Friday night.

Though the Devils have fast and talented skaters, Pittsburgh’s captain Sidney Crosby can be a workhorse to lead his team to victory. Prediction: Pittsburgh will win 5-2.

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