Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025
Use Code SSWC Don't miss this Metro rivalry in this Pens vs. Devils prediction. We have a Metropolitan Division NHL showdown as the Pittsburgh Penguins, standing in second place of the division with a 9-4-2 record, clash with the division’s first-place New Jersey Devils, who bring a 10-4-0 record to center ice for our Penguins vs. Devils prediction. Set inside the Prudential Arena on November 8th at 12:30 PM ET, fans can catch the action live on ESPN+. This will be the first of four meetings between these teams this year as they will not play again until 2026. Stay out of the box: NHL predictions for Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils, crisp and clear.
Penguins Stepping up on the Road
The Pittsburgh Penguins, playing at a strong level up to this point as they are in second place in the Metropolitan Division with a 9-4-2 record early on, face a team that is playing at a great level so far as well. Their recent game on the road against the Capitals, a 5-3 home win, reflects a team that can score well enough to continue winning games. Center Evgeni Malkin is leading the franchise with 20 points (three goals, 17 assists). The Penguins are dealing with injuries as they have nine players on the injury report, including eight already being ruled out.
Pittsburgh’s offensive output has been outstanding thus far, with the team in fifth place in the league for goals scored, averaging 3.60 goals per game. The Penguins’ power play, operating at a 35.9% success rate, and their penalty kill at 84.4%, highlight areas of the game that have been stepping up as the season continues going on.
Goaltending is a place where they need to see some improvement, with backup goaltender Arturs Silovs looking to continue playing at a good level, as he struggled with a 4-2-2 record while averaging 2.70 goals allowed per game and a .912 save percentage. This team needs to continue playing well offensively if the team wants to record a win here.
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Injury Report for Pittsburgh
- Center Filip Hallander: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Goalie Tristan Jarry: Lower Body (OUT)
- Center Nopel Acciari: Upper Body (OUT)
- Right winger Justin Brazeau: Upper Body (OUT)
- Right winger Rickard Rakell: Upper Body (OUT)
- Defenseman Caleb Jones: Lower Body (OUT)
- Goalie Joel Blomqvist: Lower Body (OUT)
- Right winger Kevin Hayes: Upper Body (OUT)
- Left winger Tanner Howe: Knee (OUT)
Devils Trying to Remain Undefeated at Home
The New Jersey Devils, positioned in first place in the Metropolitan Division with a 10-4-0 record, head into this game looking to rack up points and climb up the standings. The latest game against the Montreal Canadiens at home 4-3 was an overtime win as they allowed just 19 shot attempts against them.
Offensively, New Jersey has been doing an excellent job at finding the back of the net, averaging 3.57 goals per game, which is tied with the Colorado Avalanche for sixth in the sport. The Devils’ power play has been at an advantageous level, converting at a 27.0% clip, showcasing their ability to take advantage of their opponent’s mistakes. The defensive side of the ice is showcasing the team’s ability to lead to even more wins.
On the goaltending front, backup goaltender Jacob Markstrom is going to need to continue improving in the net for this game as he is 4-2-0 with a .871 save percentage and 3.95 goals allowed per game.
Injury Report for New Jersey
- Right winger Connor Brown: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Right winger Zack MacEwan: Upper Body (Questionable)
- Defenseman Dougie Hamilton: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defenseman Brett Pesce: Upper Body (OUT)
- Right winger Evgenii Dadonov: Hand (OUT)
- Defenseman Jonathan Kovacevic: Knee (OUT)
- Center Marc McLaughlin: Undisclosed (OUT)
Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils Pick
Spread Pick for Penguins vs. Devils
- Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 (5 units)
Do not be afraid of the Devils being 6-0-0 at home so far this season, as they are going to be facing their toughest opponent at home yet. Jacob Markstrom has not looked right this season, and that is going to make things very difficult for the Devils. Pittsburgh is going to be able to keep the pressure offensively as they are 16th in the NHL with a 50.3 faceoff win percentage, while New Jersey is 22nd with a 47.0 faceoff win percentage thus far. These teams, as of late, are showing a similarity in scoring as of late with the Penguins being able to score 4.0 goals in their last two games, while the Devils are averaging 2.75 goals in their previous four games. All in all, go with the Pittsburgh Penguins to extend their 12-3 ATS record this season and at least keep this game close to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Penguins vs. Devils
- Over 6.5 (4 units)
These are two of the most prolific offenses in the NHL and should showcase that in this game. They have been two of the top teams at scoring on the power play as the Penguins are best in hockey with a 35.9 power play percentage, while the Devils are sixth with a 27.0 power play percentage heading into this game. The defenses are also facing a lot of shots, which means more room for error. Pittsburgh is 25th with 30.1 shots against per game, while New Jersey is 16th with 28.1. The over is 9-4-2 for the Penguins this season, as well as being 8-6-0 for the Devils thus far, so go with over 6.5 total goals scored for this game here.
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