New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/30/2023]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the New Jersey Devils take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.

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

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Devils and Bruins 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Bruins a 61% chance of beating the Devils.

According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going over.

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Devils vs. Bruins Odds

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

Bet Type	Devils	Bruins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-165)	-1.5 (+154)
Moneyline	+140	-155
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+102)

• The Bruins are currently -1.5 favorites against the Devils, with +154 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Devils (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -165.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -155, which means you can risk $155 to win $100 for a total payout of $255 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

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

As always, make sure you check all the legal sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Devils vs. Bruins Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Bruins -1.5	+154
Moneyline	Bruins	-155
Total	Under 6	+102

Even though the Devils are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+102) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Dimers' best NHL bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Devils vs. Bruins Player Props

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

According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Devils vs. Bruins.

Our projections give Pastrnak a 10.6% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 47.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	7.4%
Tyler Toffoli	5.6%
Jesper Bratt	5.0%
Timo Meier	4.8%
Dawson Mercer	4.6%

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	10.6%
Brad Marchand	5.1%
Jake DeBrusk	4.8%
Pavel Zacha	4.6%
Charlie Coyle	4.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	37.1%
Tyler Toffoli	26.9%
Timo Meier	26.4%
Jesper Bratt	26.0%
Dawson Mercer	25.0%

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	47.3%
Pavel Zacha	26.4%
Jake DeBrusk	26.2%
Brad Marchand	26.1%
Charlie Coyle	22.9%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Devils vs. Bruins on Saturday December 30, 2023.

Devils vs. Bruins Game Information

Saturday's action between the Bruins and Devils at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Saturday December 30, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

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