"New Jersey's games this season have finished above this matchup's total of 6 goals 23 times. Nashville has played 29 games this season with over 6 goals. These teams score a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game's over/under. These teams allow 6.5 goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game's total. The Devils have compiled a 15-16 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season. This season the Predators have won 16 of the 38 games, or 42.1%, in which they've been an underdog."
"The Devils are ranked 28th in the league with 138 goals this season, an average of 2.6 per contest. The Devils are ranked 18th in NHL action in goals against this season, having conceded 163 total goals (3.1 per game). Their goal differential (-25) ranks them 29th in the league. The Devils connect on 8.9% of their shots, ranking 31st in the NHL. The Devils have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 19.2 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game. Over the past 10 contests, the Devils have gone 5-5-0 (75.0% of possible points). They are scoring at a 2.7 goals-per-game average (27 total) over that time. On the defensive side, the Devils have allowed 2.9 goals per game (29 total) in those 10 outings."
The New Jersey Devils enter as home favorites while the Nashville Predators are the underdogs. Both clubs have subpar offensive outputs and negative goal differentials, with the Devils scoring 2.6 goals per game and allowing 3.1, and the Predators scoring 2.8 while allowing 3.4. Combined scoring averages (5.4 goals per game) sit below the 6-goal total for the matchup, though both teams have produced many games over six goals this season. The Devils have been inconsistent recently (5-5-0 in their last 10) and rank very low in shooting percentage and goal differential.
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