Penguins Clash with Devils for Metro Division Points at Prudential Center

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

On Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT, the matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New Jersey Devils will take place in Newark, New Jersey. The betting odds favor the Devils at -163, whereas the Penguins are set at +138. The expected total goals for the match, known as the over/under, is pegged at 6.5.

Coming off a 5-2 victory against the New York Rangers, the Penguins will be looking to carry their momentum forward, highlighted by Sidney Crosby's two-goal performance. On the other side, the Devils hold a season record of 11-9-2 in their division and an overall score of 36-34-4.

The Penguins have managed a 33-30-11 overall record, including 11-7-5 against teams in their division. Their success often correlates with scoring three or more goals in a game, as reflected in their 31-5-6 record under those conditions.

In their season's third encounter, the Devils previously defeated the Penguins 5-2. The Devils' Jesper Bratt stands out with 24 goals and 50 assists, while Timo Meier has added six goals and six assists in the recent 10 games. For the Penguins, Evgeni Malkin has tallied 21 goals and 35 assists, with Bryan Rust contributing eight goals and four assists in his last 10 appearances.

Injury concerns plague both teams; the Devils will be without key players such as Dougie Hamilton and Nolan Foote among others, due to various injuries. The Penguins similarly face the absence of several players, including Jansen Harkins and Ryan Graves, due to health issues.

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