NHL Prop Bets: New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins (April 9, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Penguins (40-22-16) face the New Jersey Devils (40-35-3) at Prudential Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Devils opened as favorites, but the Penguins have since moved into favoritism at -112 to win and +225 to cover the -1.5 puck line. The Devils are -278 to cover the +1.5 puck line.
- The Penguins have a 47-31 Puck Line record this season, while the Devils hold a record of 31-47.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Penguins have a 44-31-3 O/U record this season (meaning 44 games have gone over the total points line, 31 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Devils have a 33-41-4 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Penguins are averaging 3.55 goals per game this season (T2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Devils are averaging only 2.76 (27th).
- Defensively, the Penguins are giving up 3.08 goals per game this season (T20th in the league), while the Devils are giving up an average of 3.05 goals (15th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Pittsburgh is averaging 28.9 shots per game this season (9th in the NHL). Meanwhile, New Jersey is allowing its opposition 27.3 shots per game (12th).
- Flipping that script, the Penguins are allowing 27.3 shots per game (13th in the NHL), while the Devils are averaging 29.8 shots (4th).
Power Play
- Pittsburgh holds a power play percentage of 24.7%, ranking 6th in the league this season, while New Jersey sits 13th with 22.1% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Penguins have a penalty kill rate of 81.7% (ranked 7th), compared to the Devils at 79.2% (16th).
P1 Result
Pittsburgh is +180 to win the first period, while New Jersey is +170.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 35-23-20 | 19-9-11 | 15-14-8 | 5-2-3 |
| New Jersey | 23-31-24 | 9-14-16 | 14-17-8 | 5-5-0 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.
- The Penguins have played in 23 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Devils have appeared in 15.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Penguins have played in 14 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Devils have appeared in 5.
Last Time They Met
Pittsburgh recorded a 4-1 victory over New Jersey at PPG Paints Arena when these teams last met on February 26. The Penguins have now won three straight at PPG Paints Arena against the Devils.
