The Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions collide tonight as the Boston Bruins travel to face the New Jersey Devils. Boston enters this game after a hard fought win against Washington. Meanwhile The Devils are just trying to end the season and save face after yet another unsuccessful season. This is the second time that these two teams meet this season, the first one ending in a Boston win in December.
Both rosters are relatively healthy which means we will see the best versions of these squads tonight. Bettors should keep a close eye on the goaltending updates as the starting netminders will dictate the flow of the action.
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Boston Bruins @ New Jersey Devils
- Date & Time: March 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
- Broadcast: TNT and MAX
| Betting Line | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | +1.5 -220 | +115 | Over 6 -115 |
| New Jersey Devils | -1.5 +180 | -135 | Under 6 -105 |
Key Storylines
The primary focus tonight is the health and production of the top lines. Morgan Geekie continues to lead the Bruins with 34 goals, followed by David Pasternak’s 24. The Bruins defensive unit is anchored by Charlie McAvoy who logs over 24 minutes per night. Their goal is to slow down the game and force New Jersey into a physical grind.
On the other side, New Jersey plays a game built on pure skating ability. Young, fast players with skill against heavy Bruins. Jacob Markstrom has provided the veteran presence in goal that this young group needed. The main obstacle for the Devils is avoiding turnovers in the neutral zone, which Boston is expert at turning into scoring chances.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Boston has won 4 of the last 6 meetings between these two clubs.
- The Under has hit in 5 of the last 8 games played in New Jersey.
- The Bruins are 11-14-5 on the road this season.
- New Jersey is 16-15-2 at home this season.
- Boston is 40-24 against the spread this year.
- The Devils are 5-5-0 in their last 10 games overall.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | Over 4.5 Shots on Goal |
| Jack Hughes | Over 1.5 Points |
| Charlie McAvoy | Over 1.5 Blocked Shots |
| Jesper Bratt | Anytime Goal Scorer |
Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Pick & Model Projection
- Score Projection: Boston Bruins 2 – New Jersey Devils 3 ATS PRO
- Pick: Boston New Jersey Devils Moneyline -129 ATS PRO
- Confidence: 3 out of 5
The Devils have shown incredible growth in their ability to win close games against veteran teams. Their speed creates issues for the Boston defensive pairings. While the Bruins are excellent at limiting high danger chances the sheer volume of shots New Jersey generates at home is difficult to contain. Expect the Devils to use their last change advantage to keep Jack Hughes away from the heaviest Bruins checkers. This should allow the New Jersey top line to dictate the play for most of the evening.
Boston will likely keep this within a single goal for the majority of the night. Their power play is dangerous enough to punish any New Jersey mistakes. However the home ice advantage at the Prudential Center is real this year. The Devils have a 62% win rate in their own building. With Markstrom playing at a high level the Devils should be able to secure the victory. Expect a tight game where the Devils home advantage and Boston’s weak road stats take another hit.
