New Jersey (38-28-7) at Winnipeg (49-19-4)
- When: Mar 28 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB, CAN
- TV: MSGSN
NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Jets – Odds, Predictions & Picks
Moneyline: Winnipeg -198 | Total: 5.5
The Winnipeg Jets return home Friday night as strong -198 moneyline favorites against the visiting New Jersey Devils in a game with major playoff positioning implications. The total is set at 5.5.
Winnipeg Jets Outlook
The Jets (49-14-4, 102 points) clinched another postseason berth with a thrilling OT win over the league-leading Capitals earlier this week. While that victory was emotionally charged, the Jets know the job isn’t done. With Dallas breathing down their neck in the Central and just one point separating them from first overall in the league, every game from here on out is crucial.
Winnipeg has alternated wins and losses over its last four outings but has still claimed seven wins in its last ten. They crushed the Devils 6-1 earlier this month on the road, a performance they’ll look to replicate on home ice.
Nikolaj Ehlers is heating up at the right time, riding a four-game point streak and tallying 10 points (6G, 4A) in his last 10 games. He netted the OT game-winner versus Washington and looks poised to stay hot. Expect him to be a player to watch on shot props and goal-scoring markets.
New Jersey Devils Outlook
New Jersey (38-28-7, 83 points) snapped a poor run of form with a 5-3 win over Chicago on Wednesday to start their road trip. While it was a much-needed win, the Devils have been inconsistent lately, winning just two of their last six. Injuries to key players like Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton, and Jonas Siegenthaler have derailed what was once a promising season.
Dawson Mercer scored twice against the Blackhawks and now has 17 goals on the year. With Hughes done for the season, Mercer becomes a focal point offensively — a decent option in points and shots markets if you’re looking at Devils players.
New Jersey remains mathematically in the hunt for a Wild Card, but the margin for error is razor-thin. They’re three points behind the Blues and one ahead of Calgary in the West, meaning they’ll need to bring their best effort on this trip.
Betting Prediction
The Jets have home-ice advantage, a better goaltending situation, and much more momentum. They’ve already dismantled this Devils team recently and are clearly focused on not letting up in the playoff race.
Prediction: Jets 4, Devils 2
Best Bets:
Jets -1.5 (+135)
Over 5.5 goals (+102)
Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal scorer
Dawson Mercer over 2.5 shots on goal
Winnipeg is a solid play on both the moneyline and puck line in this one, especially with the Devils short-handed and fighting inconsistencies on the road.
- NHL Odds source: MYBookie Sportsbook
