The New Jersey Devils (1-0-0) play the second half of a back-to-back on Friday night, hosting the Arizona Coyotes for their season opener. The Devils are coming off of a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
Coyotes vs DevilsPicks
NHL Pick : New Jersey wins 4-1
Here’s a closer look at some Coyotes vs Devils betting analysis, along with the NHL odds and information for the game.
Arizona Coyotes vs. New Jersey Devils
Coyotes vs. New Devils Information
Arizona Coyotes vs New Jersey Devils
Location of the game: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Date & Time: Friday, October 13. 7:00 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Recent Scores
- The Coyotes played nine games in its exhibition NHL schedule, going 4-5 with 30 goals scored and 28 against. They were 1-4 in five road games in the preseason and hope for a different result in the Coyotes vs Devils betting analysis.
- New Jersey, meanwhile, went an impressive 7-0 in the preseason, outscoring its opposition 30-13. They defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 at home last night and are playing the second of two NHL games in consecutive nights.
Arizona Coyotes vs. New Jersey Devils Betting Analysis
Coyotes Looking to Take the Next Step
The Coyotes finished last season with 70 points, missing the playoffs for the 10th time in the last 11 seasons. There were, however, a few positives for Arizona in 2022-23, particularly the play of goaltender Karel Vejmelka and Clayton Keller, who scored a career-best 86 points. Nick Schmaltz finished second in team scoring with 58 points.
Logan Cooley, the third overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, will make his NHL debut tonight. Cooley recorded 60 points in 39 games with the University of Minnesota last season and joins an underrated forward group that also includes Barrett Hayton and Jack McBain.
Devils Playing with Pressure of Being Stanley Cup Favorites
New Jersey, expected to finish atop the NHL standings, also has the second-shortest odds (+900) to win the Stanley Cup. They had a major but unexpected breakthrough in 2022-23 and often caught teams off guard. That won’t be the case this season, and the Devils will have to be ready to beat some of the better NHL teams.
With its 4-3 victory, the New Jersey Devils standings improved last night. Jack Hughes, projected to be among the leaders in NHL player stats, scored a pair of goals, while Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves. Akira Schmid is expected to start Friday night against the Coyotes.
Updates
Arizona has a clean bill of health entering the Coyotes vs Devils betting analysis, while the Devils may be without Erik Haula, who is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Coyotes vs. Devils Betting Preview
Unsurprisingly, Arizona is the underdog in the first game of the Arizona Coyotes schedule.
- Moneyline: The Coyotes are +210 moneyline underdogs. New Jersey are -250 moneyline favorites.
- Puck Line: Coyotes are with a +1.5 (-115) puck line. Devils are with a -1.5 (-105) puck line.
- Over/Under: The NHL picks over/under for the game is 6-5.
Arizona Coyotes vs. New Jersey Devils Betting Prediction
Including preseason games, the Devils have yet to lose in eight games this year and showed why they’re a Stanley Cup contender in their win over the Red Wings.
Arizona will be an improved team this season but will have a tough time beating a Devils team that is playing with a ton of confidence right now.
Barring any late additions to the NHL injury report, go with the Devils to win!
- Pick: New Jersey wins 4-1
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