The Penguins will play the Devils on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins now have a 96.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the New Jersey Devils starting this game with a 87.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins start this game with a 20-10-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 13th for away team losses.
- Home New Jersey Devils - The New Jersey Devils head to the first puck drop with a 20-16-3 record as a home team, putting them 8th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd (280) for goals scored. The New Jersey Devils currently sit 22nd (219) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 8th (250) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the New Jersey Devils have allowed 239 goals this season, resulting in a 15th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 3-10 shootout win-loss record, with the New Jersey Devils sporting a 4-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 40-22-16 record and the New Jersey Devils hold a 40-35-3 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Pittsburgh Penguins face the New Jersey Devils in a playoff race... The Penguins aim to secure a higher seed with their 96 points... The Devils must fight hard to improve their standing with only 83 points... Both teams have a win percentage of 0.513, making this match a nail-biter... Prepare your wands and potions for this epic battle on April 9th, 2026.
In the enchanted world of the NHL, the teams with the most points reign supreme... We've provided each team's standings below for your magical viewing pleasure... The tables below contain the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this matchup... Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM to join in the mystical fun.
As the Penguins march into enemy territory, they seek to cast a powerful spell... The Devils, however, will not go down without a fight as they defend their home ice... The stakes are high as the regular season nears its end, with playoff seeds at stake... Which team will emerge victorious in this clash of hockey titans? Only time will tell. So grab your crystal balls and prepare for a showdown like no other.
Best Penguins at Devils Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Jersey Devils are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Jersey Devils are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Penguins
Devils
4/09/26 7:08pm EDT | -110-110 |
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 52.38%.
- New Jersey Devils bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for New Jersey Devils is 52.38%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils Prop Bets
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Penguins
Devils
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/09/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -225No +165Bet |
Devils
Total Goals
PIT at NJD 4/09/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at NJD 4/09/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Jack Hughes
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at NJD 4/09/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nico Hischier
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at NJD 4/09/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at NJD 4/09/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 0.500 | 98 | 38 | 293 | 268 | +25.0 | 20-13-8 | 21-12-8 | 3-10 | 5-5-0 | L3 |
| e - New Jersey Devils | 82 | 42 | 37 | 3 | 0.512 | 87 | 38 | 230 | 254 | -24.0 | 21-17-3 | 21-20-0 | 4-1 | 5-4-1 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & New Jersey Devils Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Pittsburgh Penguins YR: futures available
New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM New Jersey Devils YR: futures available
Pittsburgh Penguins & New Jersey Devils Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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