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Moneyline Pick: New Jersey Devils (-210): Grade of Pick - B-
The Devils come into Friday’s tilt looking to shake off a brief stumble, having dropped their last outing, but remain the stronger club when compared to the streaky Pens, who snapped a multi-game slide with a win but sit well outside the playoff bubble. While New Jersey has already topped Pittsburgh multiple times this season, their confidence should be bolstered by the return of Jack Hughes from injury, bringing offensive firepower back to the top line. With playoff seeding still at stake for the Garden State squad, expect the Devils to press hard at home—where they've been far better all season—against a Penguins team likely more focused on offseason golf trips than playoff hopes. Though the value at -210 limits the bet’s upside, the matchup favors the Devils decisively enough to warrant solid confidence. Recommendation: Bet cautiously on New Jersey Moneyline with moderate confidence. Grade: B-. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 11/04/2025 06:38
Over/Under Pick: Under 5.5, (+100) - Grade: B
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Sidney Crosby and the Pens may have snapped a six-game skid with a win, but they're still limping through the final stretch of a disappointing season without key scorer Bryan Rust due to upper-body injury. Meanwhile, the Devs have dropped their last game and are fighting tooth and nail for one of the final Eastern Conference playoff spots. With Vitek Vanecek out, New Jersey has leaned heavily on Jake Allen, who’s shown steady form recently, allowing just 2.47 GAA over his past five starts. The Devils' top point-getters like Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt have had success historically against the flightless birds, but Pittsburgh’s defensive style has tightened, especially under veteran goalie Tristan Jarry who owns a .920 save percentage in his last three road games. Given both teams’ recent low-output performances and the weight of playoff implications tightening game scripts, expect a grittier, controlled tempo. The total leaning under receives a solid B—the prediction is based on momentum shifts, goaltender form, and severely reduced injury-adjusted offensive firepower on both lines. Low risk, modest reward, and a game molded by urgency over chaos. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 11/04/2025 06:38
Puckline Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins, +1.5 (-145) – Grade: B-
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Sidney Crosby and the Pens arrive in Newark fresh off a much-needed win, trying to cling to faint playoff hopes in the season’s final week. Meanwhile, the Devils' brief stumble in their last game extends a trend of inconsistency despite their superior record. New Jersey’s offense, led by Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, still poses a threat, but the absence of top-pairing blueliner Dougie Hamilton due to injury leaves defensive gaps that Pittsburgh can exploit. With the Devils already secured in a better playoff position and possibly resting key skaters, the motivation factor tilts toward the desperate Penguins, whose veteran core thrives when the stakes rise. Kris Letang has historically played well against the Devils, and combined with Tristan Jarry’s strong .918 save percentage over the last five starts, the value on Pittsburgh to stay within one feels sound. While taking the Penguins outright is risky given their inconsistency, the puckline at +1.5 offers breathing room and aligns with past tight contests between these two clubs. Still, because of Pittsburgh’s season-long struggles closing games and the Devils’ offensive upside at home, we peg this pick with a B- grade for moderate value and medium risk. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 11/04/2025 06:38
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