Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction: We do not recommend writing off Pittsburgh

Prediction for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils match will occur on February 5. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Mike Sullivan's team has won back-to-back games for the first time in a month and a half. First, they beat Utah 3-2 in extra time and then Nashville 3-0. However, Pittsburgh's position in the Eastern Conference standings still leaves much to be desired. The Penguins have 52 points, seven fewer than second-placed Columbus.

New Jersey Devils

New Jersey can return to the podium but must stop dropping points. The Devils have lost twice in their last five games, and both defeats came against much lower opposition. First, they were beaten 4-2 by Philadelphia, then 4-3 by Buffalo, the weakest team in the East. As a result, Sheldon Keefe's men have to settle for fifth place in the conference standings, with a total of 64 points. 

H2H Stats

Pittsburgh is a comfortable opponent for New Jersey. In the last five meetings, the Devils have taken four wins to the Penguins' one.

Bookmakers' odds

Bet365 oddsmakers believe the Penguins team will be stronger in the upcoming NHL meeting. You can bet on their victory in the final (OT) for 2.20 and in regulation time for 2.90. For New Jersey to win in OT, you can get 1.71. For them to win in three periods, you can get 2.10.

They offer TO (5.5) pucks for 1.63 and TU for 2.20.

Expert Betting Tips

The bookmakers are predicting the second team to win, which we agree with, but we do not recommend writing off Pittsburgh. Here, we suggest backing the standard total. Pittsburgh is riding high after two straight wins and will be more confident in attack.