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Predators vs. Devils prediction: New Jersey favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils predictions for NHL Thursday.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET as the Nashville Predators square off with the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Devils a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Predators.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Predators vs. Devils matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Predators vs. Devils prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Predators and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Devils a 54% chance of defeating the Predators.
According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Predators vs. Devils odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Predators | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-220) | -1.5 (+190) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -130 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Predators vs. Devils picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Predators +1.5 | -220 |
| Moneyline | Predators | +115 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Predators to win.
Predators vs. Devils player props
Who will score a goal in Predators vs. Devils?
According to our model, Steven Stamkos is most likely to score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Devils.
Our projections give Stamkos a 35.3% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is a 7.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | 35.3% |
| Filip Forsberg | 34.0% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 26.1% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 24.8% |
| Roman Josi | 23.3% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 32.8% |
| Jack Hughes | 30.5% |
| Timo Meier | 28.0% |
| Jesper Bratt | 27.2% |
| Lenni Hameenaho | 23.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 7.4% |
| Steven Stamkos | 7.4% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 5.0% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 4.8% |
| Roman Josi | 4.3% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 6.4% |
| Nico Hischier | 6.4% |
| Timo Meier | 5.6% |
| Jesper Bratt | 5.4% |
| Lenni Hameenaho | 4.5% |
Predators vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Devils and Predators at Prudential Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Nashville Predators vs. New Jersey Devils
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Prudential Center
Conclusion
We predict the Devils, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Predators on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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