Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Predictions March 26th 2025

Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils March 26th 2025

Looking to win big? The Devils and Blackhawks face off at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Blackhawks are hosting the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. In this non-conference matchup, the Devils are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.

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New Jersey vs. Chicago Key Information

• Teams: Devils at Blackhawks
• Where: United Center Chicago
• Date: Wednesday, March 26th
• Betting Odds NJ -222 | CHI +184 O/U 5.5

The Devils Can Win If…

New Jersey dropped to 37-29-7 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.

All three goals were scored in the third period. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

New Jersey’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, failing to score despite taking 22 shots on goal. The Devils were shut out for the first time in their last 10 games.

New Jersey had 19 giveaways, and none of their players found the net. The Devils were held scoreless through the first two periods before the Flames pulled away in the third.

New Jersey’s defense was strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the 3rd, including an empty netter. The first two came at 5:34 and 5:06 in the period. The Devils also had 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

• Across New Jersey’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 0-3. Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 0-3 to go along with an over-under mark of 2-1.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Devils have gone 4-6 straight up. In these contests, the team went just 4-6 against the spread, while going 6-4 on the over-under.

The Blackhawks Can Win If…

Chicago improved to 21-41-9 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs and the total of 6.5 goals was not reached, as the teams combined for 6 goals.

Four different players scored for Chicago in the game. They built a 4-0 lead before allowing the Ducks to score twice. Isaak Phillips scored the first goal for the Blackhawks at 7:03 in the first period.

Chicago’s offense generated 4 goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips found the net for the first time this season.

Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall picked up his 4th assist on Teravainen’s power-play goal, and Philipp Kurashev recorded his first assist of the year.

Arvid Söderblom had a strong performance in net for the Blackhawks, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. Defensively, Chicago finished with 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks’ defense gave up two goals in the 3rd period, including a late power-play goal from the Ducks with just 4 seconds remaining.

• Across Chicago’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. This includes going 1-2 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 1-2.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Chicago has a record of 2-8. This includes going 4-6 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 5-4-1.

The Lean

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blackhawks to take down the Devils at home. With the moneyline currently at +184, I’m placing my bet on the Blackhawks straight-up.

Our projections have the Blackhawks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blackhawks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Devils Aim to Regain Footing on Road Against Blackhawks

After a winless homestand against playoff-caliber teams, the New Jersey Devils look to reset as they hit the road for a Wednesday night clash with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Devils Seek Consistency as Playoffs Near

The Devils (37-28-7) have been holding steady in third place in the Metropolitan Division, but their recent play has left plenty to be desired. Following three consecutive home losses to postseason contenders, New Jersey heads to Chicago with just 10 games remaining and a seven-point cushion over both the New York Islanders and New York Rangers.

Monday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks served as a frustrating reminder of New Jersey’s struggles with consistency. Timo Meier scored twice, but a defensive lapse in the final minute of regulation allowed the Canucks to tie the game before taking the extra point in the shootout.

“If you’re just consistent for 59:30, you’re going to pay for it,” Meier said following the loss. “At least we got one point, but it’s frustrating to lose like this.”

While Meier now sits at 22 goals on the season, captain Nico Hischier extended his point streak to seven games and leads the team with 30 goals. With Jack Hughes out for the season, the Devils will need continued production from both if they want to maintain their playoff standing.

Chicago Hopes to Build on Rare Outburst

The Blackhawks (21-41-9) snapped a seven-game skid in emphatic fashion on Sunday with a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Ryan Donato scored twice on the power play, bringing his team-leading goal total to 25—smashing his previous career high.

Donato’s emergence has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise difficult season for Chicago, which hasn’t posted back-to-back wins since early March.

Connor Bedard added his 20th goal of the season in the win and continues to provide excitement for a franchise in transition. The second-year star has scored in three of his past four games and now joins an elite group of recent Blackhawks—Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Artemi Panarin, and Alex DeBrincat—to record multiple 20-goal seasons to begin their NHL careers.

“At this point now, it’s how can we get better and improve?” Bedard said. “Enjoy the game and enjoy being together and just try to play as well as we can to get better.”

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Key Factors and Series Outlook

New Jersey defeated Chicago 4-1 back on Dec. 14 behind a four-goal third period, and a season sweep would provide a much-needed confidence boost ahead of Friday’s showdown at Winnipeg. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks hope Sunday’s offensive explosion is a sign of more to come as they look to play spoiler in the season’s final weeks.

With the Devils trying to hold off division rivals and the Blackhawks aiming to build on rare momentum, this cross-conference clash carries intrigue for both sides.

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