Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction: Expect a Draw

Prediction for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils match, which will take place on December 31. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Pittsburgh isn't in the best shape for their home game against New Jersey. In their last five games, they have one win (3:2 over the Rangers) and four losses - 2:3 and 3:4 from Carolina, 1:5 from the Islanders, and 4:5 after overtime from Detroit. As a result, the Penguins dropped to seventh place in the Eastern Conference. As for their position in the Metropolitan Division, Pittsburgh ranks fourth, with the same number of points as the lower-ranked Islanders and Rangers. So if the Penguins are unsuccessful in the upcoming game, they risk dropping out of the playoff zone.

New Jersey Devils were outstanding through their first 25 games of the NHL regular season, but things got complicated. In their last ten games, the Devils have only been stronger twice - 3:0 over Chicago and 4:2 over Florida. Of course, the team has failed in the other eight, and by a combined score of 16:31, one of the worst results in the East. The Devils approach Pittsburgh after two losses to Boston (3:4 and 1:3).

It's hard to pick a favorite in this matchup. Both teams have been showing great hockey in the current NHL regular season, but their luck has not been on their side lately. It is worth noting that between each other, opponents score decently. Thus, four of the last five games have reached the standard total over. We suggest not making anything up and betting on a total over (5.5).

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