The game between the New Jersey Devils and the Chicago Blackhawks at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Devils vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• New Jersey and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 17 times this season.
• There have been 14 Chicago games with over 6 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Devils (3.31) and the Blackhawks (2.45).
• The 5.8 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.2 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -322

• In the 28 times this season the Devils have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 16-12 in those games.
• New Jersey is 2-1 when playing with moneyline odds of -322 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Devils have an implied probability of 76.3% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +255

• In 26 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has secured the upset eight times.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +255 or longer, they have won a single game out of three opportunities.
• Chicago’s implied probability to win this matchup is 28.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Chicago 2

Devils Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for New Jersey, Jesper Bratt has recorded 39 points.
• Jack Hughes has 38 points (12 goals, 26 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 32 games, Nico Hischier has proven himself as a contributor for New Jersey. He has 27 points (15 goals and 12 assists).
• In the 22 games Jacob Markstrom has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 24th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 24 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded six goals and 18 assists in 29 games (playing 19:29 per game).
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has racked up 16 total points (0.6 per game), with 10 goals and six assists.
• Alex Vlasic has scored two goals and contributed 12 assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 14.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 7-11-1 in 20 games this season, conceding 54 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 517 saves and a .905 save percentage, 25th in the league.

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New Jersey vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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