Chicago Blackhawks vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/5/2024]

The New Jersey Devils will face the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Prudential Center on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Friday's Blackhawks vs. Devils matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blackhawks vs. Devils Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Blackhawks and Devils 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Devils a 71% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Devils (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Blackhawks vs. Devils Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blackhawks	Devils
Puck Line	+1.5 (+140)	-1.5 (-170)
Moneyline	+340	-425
Total	o6.5 (-115)	u6.5 (+100)

• The Devils are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Blackhawks, with -170 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel also has the best odds currently on offer at +140.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -425, which means you can risk $425 to win $100 for a total payout of $525 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +340, where you can bet $100 to profit $340, earning a total payout of $440 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Blackhawks vs. Devils Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	+140 🔥
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+340 🔥
Total	Under 6.5	+100

If you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best bets today across all major pro and college sports.

Although the Devils are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Blackhawks +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

And while the Devils are more likely to win the game, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the 6.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

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Blackhawks vs. Devils Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Devils?

According to our model, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Devils.

Our projections give Hughes a 10.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Devils star is a 50.0% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	5.6%
Cole Guttman	3.8%
Ryan Donato	3.5%
Lukas Reichel	3.3%
Nick Foligno	3.3%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	10.5%
Dawson Mercer	9.2%
Nico Hischier	8.1%
Jesper Bratt	7.9%
Tyler Toffoli	7.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	30.4%
Cole Guttman	21.2%
Ryan Donato	20.2%
Jason Dickinson	20.1%
Lukas Reichel	19.4%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	50.0%
Dawson Mercer	44.5%
Nico Hischier	40.7%
Tyler Toffoli	39.8%
Jesper Bratt	38.5%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before the Blackhawks vs. Devils on Friday January 5, 2024.

Blackhawks vs. Devils Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Devils and Blackhawks at Prudential Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Friday January 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

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Conclusion

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