Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/29/26

The Nashville Predators are set to take on the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night at the Prudential Center. Given the defensive and goaltending struggles for both of these teams, we could have a high-scoring game on our hands. The expected goaltending matchup in this one is projected to be Nashville’s Jusse Saros against New Jersey’s Jacob Markstrom. Along with struggling throughout the season, both netminders have played poorly in January. Saros has allowed 3 or more goals in 6 straight starts, while Markstrom owns a less-than-ideal .867 save percentage and 3.24 goals-against average in 8 starts this month.

Offensively, both Nashville and New Jersey should be able to cash in on their scoring chances. Steven Stamkos has really found a groove for the Predators, as he has 16 goals over his last 22 games. He’s propelled the Predators to a solid stretch over the last few weeks, which has them just 4 points outside of a playoff spot. New Jersey’s Jack Hughes has just 2 goals since returning from IR last month, but he’s still been an effective playmaker with 14 points over his last 13 games, and it’s only a matter of time until the goals start flowing in. Given the lackluster goaltending matchup, the offensive potential is there to take this matchup over the total of 5.5. Look to the over.

Predators vs Devils prediction: Over 5.5 (-130) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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