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Devils vs. Bruins prediction: Boston favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [4/14/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils are scheduled to meet in the NHL at TD Garden on Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Bruins as the most likely winner of the Devils vs. Bruins game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Devils vs. Bruins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Devils and Bruins, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Bruins a 57% chance of defeating the Devils.
According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Devils vs. Bruins odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Devils | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-196) | -1.5 (+165) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -146 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Devils vs. Bruins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Devils +1.5 | -196 |
| Moneyline | Devils | +130 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Devils vs. Bruins player props
Who will score a goal in Devils vs. Bruins?
According to our model, David Pastrnak is most likely to score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Bruins.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 45.6% chance of scoring a goal at TD Garden, while the star is a 10.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 39.1% |
| Nico Hischier | 32.8% |
| Timo Meier | 31.2% |
| Jesper Bratt | 28.7% |
| Dawson Mercer | 25.2% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 45.6% |
| Morgan Geekie | 35.1% |
| Pavel Zacha | 31.4% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 29.9% |
| Elias Lindholm | 22.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 8.9% |
| Nico Hischier | 6.5% |
| Jesper Bratt | 5.9% |
| Timo Meier | 5.5% |
| Dawson Mercer | 4.4% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 10.3% |
| Morgan Geekie | 7.0% |
| Pavel Zacha | 6.1% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 5.4% |
| Elias Lindholm | 4.2% |
Devils vs. Bruins game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Bruins and Devils at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: TD Garden
Conclusion
We predict the Bruins, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Devils in Tuesday's NHL matchup.
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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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