New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are off to a surprising start under Joel Quenneville, sitting 6-3-1 and looking sharp at home. They’ll try to extend their winning streak Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, who bounced back with a strong 4-1 win over Los Angeles on Saturday night.
Anaheim has scored five or more goals four times this season, with Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry driving the offense. The Ducks have also taken eight of their last ten home meetings against New Jersey.
The Devils remain one of the NHL’s top teams at 9-3-0. Coach Sheldon Keefe’s squad leads the Metropolitan Division thanks to elite scoring depth from Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, while Jacob Markstrom steadied things with a 43-save performance in L.A.
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Line Movement and Odds
As of Sunday morning, the Devils sit around -135 on the moneyline, with the Ducks at +115. The total opened at 6.5 goals (-110 both ways) and has drawn balanced action, though early sharp money pushed the Over slightly into favored territory.
The puck line has New Jersey -1.5 (+175) and Anaheim +1.5 (-220). Bettors tracking line shifts can find updated movement on the NHL odds board
Matchup Breakdown
Devils outlook: New Jersey ranks top-six in goals scored and continues to dominate on the power play. Dawson Mercer’s surge (five goals in three games) adds punch behind Hughes and Bratt. If Markstrom starts again, expect stability in net, but a back-to-back may give Jake Allen the crease.
Ducks outlook: Anaheim’s transition game has improved, with Carlsson creating speed through the neutral zone and Terry finishing in rhythm. They rank top-10 in power play conversion and have covered three straight puck lines. Quenneville’s defensive structure has also helped young goalie Lukas Dostal stay confident at home.
Injuries and Conditions
Devils
- Connor Brown (RW) – Questionable, undisclosed
- Brett Pesce (D) – Out, upper body
- Evgenii Dadonov (RW) – Out, hand
- Cody Glass (C) – Out, lower body
Check the full New Jersey Devils injury report
Ducks
- Mikael Granlund (C) – Out, lower body
- Radko Gudas (D) – Questionable, lower body
- Ryan Strome (C) – Out, upper body
See updates on the Anaheim Ducks injury report
Best Bets and Prediction
The Ducks’ energy at home is real, but New Jersey’s top line and special teams edge make them a tough fade. Anaheim has hit the Over in three straight, and both teams average over 3.5 goals per game.
Projected score: Devils 4, Ducks 3
Best Bet: Over 6.5
Lean: Devils moneyline (-135)
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