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Minnesota (3-3-1) at New Jersey (5-1-0)
- When: Oct 22 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, USA
- TV: MSGSN
Minnesota vs New Jersey NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: New Jersey -138
Spread: New Jersey -1.5 (+190)
Total: 6.0
New Jersey Devils Betting Outlook
The Devils return home on a short turnaround after extending their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 road victory over Toronto. Jack Hughes stole the spotlight with his third career hat trick, while Jesper Bratt piled up three assists to continue his hot start to the season. Both players have been pivotal in New Jersey’s offensive surge, Bratt has points in all six games, and Hughes has been blanked just once.
Beyond the scoring, the Devils’ defense has been just as dominant, allowing only 11 goals during their current run. Their penalty kill has been airtight, successfully killing 18 straight opportunities. Head coach Sheldon Keefe’s approach of demanding more from his players despite the win streak has kept this group focused and hungry.
Goaltender Nico Daws is projected to get the nod for his season debut, replacing the injured Jacob Markstrom. The 23-year-old netminder has yet to face Minnesota but will look to take advantage of a struggling Wild power play.
With confidence soaring and home-ice momentum, New Jersey enters as a slight moneyline favorite. If their structure holds, they have every reason to keep their streak alive.
Minnesota Wild Betting Outlook
The Wild snapped their three-game skid with a strong 3-1 win over the Rangers on Monday, showing renewed discipline and composure. Minnesota still boasts the league’s top power-play conversion rate at 34.5%, though that success has cooled off recently with an 0-for-8 stretch over the past two games. Even so, head coach John Hynes’ emphasis on team-oriented hockey and defensive accountability paid off in Madison Square Garden.
Injuries continue to affect Minnesota’s lineup. Marco Rossi and Zach Bogosian remain sidelined with lower-body issues, and the club called up Hunter Haight to fill in. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson was sharp against New York, stopping 23 of 24 shots to halt his personal losing streak. He owns a 2-2-1 career record against the Devils with solid underlying numbers.
Minnesota will close out a lengthy road trip in Newark, looking to carry momentum and rediscover its early-season offensive rhythm. A win here would reassert the Wild as a threat in the West and prove they can beat one of the NHL’s hottest teams.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
This matchup features two teams trending in different directions, the Devils firing on all cylinders, the Wild still finding consistency. New Jersey’s balanced scoring and elite penalty kill give them the edge, especially at home on short rest.
Score Prediction: Devils 4, Wild 2
Pick: New Jersey -1.5 (+190)
Total: Over 5.5 Alt Lines (-135)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
