Edmonton Oilers @ New Jersey Devils - March 13, 2025

Alright, hockey fans, the showdown is set! The New Jersey Devils will host the Edmonton Oilers at Prudential Center on Thursday night. You can feel the buzz in the air; it’s game day, and our boys are ready to bring home a win!

Let’s dive into what we can expect from this matchup. The oddsmakers have opened with Edmonton as -154-moneyline favorites, but let me tell you — I’ve got my lucky jersey on, and I’m feeling good about our Devils tonight!

First up, let’s break down the stats. The Oilers come into this game with a record of 27-13-3, showcasing their offensive power with an average of 3.234 goals per game. They take about 32 shots on goal and maintain a solid corsi percentage at 53.922%. However, don’t get too cozy just yet; they’re struggling lately with a dismal 2-7 ATS in their last nine games on the road.

Now looking at our New Jersey Devils — they’re holding strong at 26-15-5. Their offensive stats aren’t shabby either; averaging around 2.937 goals per game with a shooting percentage of about 10.515%. While those numbers might look lower compared to Edmonton’s firepower, let’s not forget that we’ve recently shown resilience by defeating the Blue Jackets 5-3 in our last outing.

One key factor to consider is how both teams perform under pressure during power plays. New Jersey has a commendable power play percentage of 27.78%, while Edmonton lags behind at just over 26%. That edge could be crucial when it comes to turning penalties into scoring opportunities.

Defensively speaking, this is where things get even more interesting. The Devils boast an impressive save rate of 90.4% along with an impressive penalty kill percentage of 82.8%. In contrast, the Oilers’ defensive line has seen some challenges, recording only an 89.2% save rate and a shaky penalty kill standing at around 75%. If our defense keeps it tight tonight and capitalizes on any mistakes made by the Oilers’ backline — which has been prone to errors recently — then we’ve got ourselves a shot for victory!

As for predictions? Well, my heart says the Devils will rise to the occasion tonight! I’m betting on them not only to win but also cover that spread against Edmonton who seems unable to find their footing away from home lately.

Now as far as totals go? With both teams having moments of brilliance interspersed with defensive lapses, I think this one will lean toward being an UNDER night based on how tightly contested these games tend to be between two passionate squads.

So grab your jerseys folks — let’s rally together in true fan spirit! Whether you’re watching from home or cheering live at Prudential Center, let’s show support for our boys in red tonight! Go Devils!