NHL Prop Bets: Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils (March 26, 2026)
The New Jersey Devils (36-32-2) face the Nashville Predators (34-28-9) at Bridgestone Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup.
- The Devils have a 26-44 Puck Line record this season, while the Predators hold a record of 39-32.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +110 and UNDER at -130.
- The Devils have a 29-39-2 O/U record this season (meaning 29 games have gone over the total points line, 39 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Predators have a 33-35-3 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Devils are averaging 2.70 goals per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Predators are averaging 2.97 (19th).
- Defensively, the Devils are giving up 3.04 goals per game this season (T19th in the league), while the Predators are giving up an average of 3.30 goals (26th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, New Jersey is averaging 30.0 shots per game this season (4th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Nashville is at the opposite end of the spectrum while defending, allowing its opposition 29.5 shots per game (26th).
- Flipping that script, the Devils are allowing 27.5 shots per game (13th in the NHL), while the Predators are averaging 28.0 shots (17th).
Power Play
- New Jersey holds a power play percentage of 22.2%, ranking 13th in the league this season, while Nashville sits 10th with 23.2% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Devils have a penalty kill rate of 80.0% (ranked T14th), compared to the Predators at 80.8% (12th).
P1 Result
New Jersey is +175 to win the first period, while Nashville is +180.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 19-27-24 | 8-11-16 | 11-16-8 | 3-4-3 |
| Nashville | 16-25-30 | 10-9-16 | 6-15-13 | 3-2-5 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +270 to go to overtime.
- The Devils have played in 14 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Predators have appeared in 18.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Devils have played in 4 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Predators have appeared in 5.
Last Time They Met
New Jersey recorded a 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville at Prudential Center when these teams last met on January 29. Nico Hischier led the way to that result, scoring 1 goal. The Devils have now won three straight against the Predators.
