Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Prediction for Sunday March 29 2026
Use Code WWWC The Chicago Blackhawks head to Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey to take on the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, March 29, 2026 with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and coverage on NHL Net. The Devils are listed as -170 favorites on the moneyline, while the Blackhawks come in as +142 underdogs. The total for this matchup is set at 5.5 goals, and Chicago is getting +1.5 on the puck line. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.
Blackhawks Continue to Battle Through Inconsistency
Chicago enters this matchup with a 27-33-13 record and a 14-17-6 mark on the road. Over their last five games, they have recently lost to the New York Rangers, recently lost to Philadelphia, recently won over the New York Islanders, recently lost to Nashville, and recently lost to Colorado. This recent stretch shows a team that has struggled to string together wins, often falling short against competitive opponents.
Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.55 goals per game while allowing 3.21 goals against per game, which reflects a clear imbalance that has impacted their overall performance. They generate 24.5 shots per game but allow 30.3 shots against, indicating they spend a significant amount of time defending. Their power play has produced 37 goals with a 17.6 percent success rate, while their penalty kill sits at an impressive 84.5 percent.
One area where Chicago stands out is their penalty kill, which has been one of their stronger assets this season. Despite their struggles at even strength, their ability to limit damage while short-handed helps keep games within reach. However, their inability to generate consistent offense and their high shots allowed remain key concerns in this matchup.
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Devils Look to Capitalize on Home Ice
New Jersey comes into this game with a 37-32-2 record and an 18-15-2 mark at home. In their last five games, they have recently won over Nashville, recently won over Dallas, recently lost to Washington, recently won over the New York Rangers, and recently won over Boston. This run shows a team that has found some momentum, particularly against strong opponents.
The Devils are averaging 2.72 goals per game while allowing 3.03 goals against, showing a relatively balanced but slightly negative differential. They generate 30.0 shots per game and allow 27.4 shots against, giving them a clear edge in puck possession compared to Chicago. Their power play has produced 41 goals with a 22.4 percent success rate, while their penalty kill sits at 80.1 percent.
New Jersey’s advantage in this matchup comes from their ability to control the pace of play through shot volume and sustained offensive pressure. By generating significantly more shots than their opponent, they create more scoring opportunities and limit the time spent defending. Their balanced special teams and recent form further strengthen their position heading into this game.
Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils Pick
Blackhawks vs Devils Moneyline Pick
- Pick: New Jersey Devils -170
New Jersey holds the edge in this matchup with better shot generation, stronger recent form, and the advantage of playing at home. Chicago’s struggles in both scoring and shot suppression make it difficult to trust them against a Devils team that consistently creates offensive pressure.
Blackhawks vs Devils Total Pick
- Pick: Under 5.5
I am taking the under in this game because Chicago struggles to generate offense, and New Jersey does not consistently produce high-scoring games. With the Blackhawks’ strong penalty kill and the Devils’ moderate scoring output, I expect this to be a lower-scoring contest that stays under the total.
Final Score Prediction: New Jersey Devils 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.
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