- Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN
- Betting Odds: Devils (-132) Bruins (+110)
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The New Jersey Devils (16-10-1) are headed to TD Garden this Saturday to face off against the Boston Bruins (15-13-0). Current betting lines feature the Devils at -132 and the Bruins at +110, with a total set at 6.5 goals.
The Devils struggled in their previous game, suffering a 3-0 defeat to the Stars. Their offense was below par, failing to convert on any of their 30 shot attempts. Despite having two power play opportunities, they couldn’t find the back of the net and accumulated four penalty minutes during the game.
At even strength, the Devils have conceded 69 goals while scoring 64. Their opponents have recorded 76 power play opportunities (ranking 21st in the league) and have converted 13 of those chances. This season, the Devils have managed to score 81 goals (12th in the NHL) while allowing 82 goals against them. With 797 shots taken, New Jersey boasts a shot percentage of 10.2%. They currently sit at 33 points with a points percentage of .611. The opposing teams have taken 769 shots against them, resulting in a save percentage of .893. The Devils have capitalized on 70 power play attempts, scoring 17 goals for a power play percentage of 24.29%.
In goal for the Devils will be Jake Allen. Over his career, Allen has posted 237 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .527. His current save percentage is .908 across 24,414 minutes of play. Allen has faced 13,245 shots, accumulating 12,020 saves. Throughout his career, he has allowed 1,225 goals, resulting in a goals against average of 2.72. He holds a record of 216-189-43 and has started in 450 games, participating in 474 professional contests.
The most recent outing for the Bruins saw them up against the Red Wings, where they fell short with a score of 5-4. In this matchup, the Bruins had two power play opportunities but were unable to convert either into goals, scoring a total of 4 goals from 38 shots taken.
This season, the Boston Bruins have accumulated 85 goals and 30 points, giving them a points percentage of .536. They have allowed 91 goals against, including 72 at even strength and 19 while shorthanded. The Bruins have scored 64 goals at full strength and 21 on the power play, ranking 3rd in the league. They have taken 85 power play opportunities, leading to a power play percentage of 24.71%. Boston ranks 14th in shots attempted with 759, achieving an 11.20% shooting percentage, while permitting 858 shots against them. Their penalty kill is currently at 82.57%, thwarting 109 power play attempts, with a save percentage of 89.4%.
In net for the Bruins, we can expect to see Jeremy Swayman. To date, Swayman has a record of 112-69-22 and has played 208 games. He has a quality start rate of 61.7%, totaling 124 quality starts in his career. With 5,287 saves out of 5,808 shots on goal, his save percentage stands at .910. He averages 2.59 goals against per game, having surrendered a total of 521 goals. Swayman has started in 201 matches, logging a total of 10,115 minutes in goal.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NHL showdown, against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back New Jersey (-132)
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