"The Devils have compiled a 15-16 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season. New Jersey is 7-5 (winning 58.3% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -140 or shorter. The Devils have a 58.3% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. In 23 of 53 matches this season, New Jersey and its opponent have combined to finish above 5.5 goals."
"This season the Predators have been an underdog 38 times, and won 16, or 42.1%, of those games. This season Nashville has won nine of its 25 games, or 36.0%, when it's the underdog by at least +118 on the moneyline. The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 45.9% chance of victory for the Predators. Nashville has played 29 games this season that finished with over 5.5 goals."
The New Jersey Devils are moderate favorites (-140) at home against the Nashville Predators (+118) at Prudential Center on Thursday. The Devils are 15-16 as a moneyline favorite this season and 7-5 when favored -140 or shorter, implying a 58.3% chance to win. New Jersey and opponents have combined for over 5.5 goals in 23 of 53 matches. The Predators have been underdogs 38 times, winning 16 (42.1%), and have won nine of 25 games (36.0%) when underdog by at least +118, with an implied 45.9% chance. Injuries include Luke Hughes (shoulder, out) and Zack MacEwen (ACL, out for season) for New Jersey, and Nicolas Hague (lower body, out) for Nashville. Prediction: Devils moneyline and prefer the over 5.5 goals.
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