If you’re searching for best bets for the New Jersey Devils’ upcoming contest against the Dallas Stars on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Devils vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, New Jersey and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 25 times.
• There have been 27 Dallas games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The Devils score 3.05 goals per game, compared to the Stars’ average of 3.27, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.5 more than the 5.0 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -114

• The Devils are 28-23 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• New Jersey is 28-22 (winning 56.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -114 or shorter.
• The Devils have a 53.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Stars Moneyline: -106

• In Dallas’ six games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has three wins.
• The Stars have three wins in games when their odds are -106 or longer on the moneyline (in six opportunities).
• Dallas has a 51.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 3, Dallas 2

Devils Points Leaders

• Jack Hughes is one of New Jersey’s top contributors this season with 65 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 11.7%.
• With 17 goals and 47 assists, Jesper Bratt is one of the most important offensive options for New Jersey with his 64 points (1.1 per game).
• Nico Hischier has created 43 points for New Jersey in 51 games this season, scoring on 17% of his shots and recording 24 goals and 19 assists.
• In 36 games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (21-9-5) has given up 78 goals.

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene has recorded 22 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 33 assists (0.6 per game), taking 1.8 shots per game and shooting 22%. That makes him among the leaders for Dallas with 55 total points (one per game).
• Jason Robertson is pivotal for Dallas’ attack with 51 total points (0.9 per game), including 20 goals and 31 assists through 55 games.
• Mikael Granlund has 15 goals and 34 assists, for a season point total of 49.
• Jake Oettinger has a 26-12-2 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (19th in the league). In 40 games, he has 944 saves, and has conceded 92 goals (2.4 goals against average).

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New Jersey vs. Dallas Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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