Devils vs Blues Tips & Preview: Jersey Eye Home Victory at Prudential Center

Punters are in for a cracker at Prudential Center this Friday, 6 Nov at 11:00 am AEDT as the New Jersey Devils roll out to defend their home ice against the visiting St Louis Blues. The Devils enter this clash sitting ninth on the overall ladder with a 9-5-0 record and 18 points, having bagged four wins from their last five overall starts. They come off a tight 4–3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, 4 Nov, keeping their momentum rolling in front of their home fans.

Meanwhile, St Louis arrive seeking a swift response after dropping their most recent outing 1–3 against the New York Rangers on Wednesday, 4 Nov. Sitting 23rd overall with a 7-6-1 record and 15 points, the Blues are keen to arrest their recent slump on the road. For punters sifting through the latest nhl picks, this matchup presents a classic form narrative between a fast-skating Jersey attack and a Blues outfit looking to rely on special teams to stay competitive on the road.

Who Will Win? Devils vs Blues Head to Head

When comparing the two rosters across the 2027 campaign, New Jersey holds a distinct edge in general match control and shot generation. The Devils average 3.43 goals for per game while driving a dominant 58.3% Corsi rating, backed by 456 shots for and 347 shots against. Their offensive charge is led by Jack Hughes (C) with 6 goals and 10 assists, Arseny Gritsyuk (RW) with 8 goals and 4 assists, and Jesper Bratt (W) with 2 goals and 10 assists. Over their last five overall outings, Jersey's attack has produced an impressive 3.8 goals per game while conceding 2.4, boasting an average winning margin of 2.5 goals in those victories.

St Louis counter with superior special-teams numbers, converting at 23.68% on the power play and killing off 83.33% of penalties. Their scoring output features Dylan Holloway (C) with 3 goals and 9 assists, Jimmy Snuggerud (RW) with 8 goals and 3 assists, and Mason McTavish (C) with 6 goals and 4 assists. However, their general offensive rate across their past five overall starts has dipped to 2.0 goals per game against 2.8 goals conceded, with an overall average win margin of 2 goals in victories across that span. At home specifically, the Blues have averaged 1.3 goals for and 2.3 against over three home fixtures, though they carry a 3-goal win margin from their lone home win in that sample.

On the match-winner market board, the Devils are installed as 1.6 favourites, while St Louis can be backed at 2.35. Given New Jersey's four wins from their last five starts overall and their superior shot volume, the host side looks well positioned to secure the win on Friday morning.