Predators vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - March 26

The Nashville Predators (34-28-9) host the New Jersey Devils (36-32-2) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators have won five games in a row.

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Here's our pick for who will secure the victory in Thursday's game.

Over the past 10 contests for the Devils (7-3-0), their offense has totaled 41 goals while their defense has conceded 30 goals. They have registered 27 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored nine goals (33.3%).

Predators vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Predators 4, Devils 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Predators (-114)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators are 34-28-9 overall and 9-9-18 in overtime contests.
• In the 27 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-5-8 record (good for 36 points).
• In the seven games this season the Predators recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
• Nashville has taken 16 points from the 24 games this season when it scored two goals (5-13-6 record).
• The Predators have scored at least three goals in 37 games (28-6-3, 59 points).
• In the 32 games when Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 16-13-3 to register 35 points.
• In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 13-11-3 (29 points).
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 42 games. The Predators went 19-17-6 in those contests (44 points).

Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils have posted a record of 12-2-14 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 36-32-2.
• New Jersey has earned 32 points (15-8-2) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
• Across the 16 games this season the Devils finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
• When New Jersey has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-2-1 record).
• The Devils have scored more than two goals in 40 games, earning 61 points from those contests.
• New Jersey has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has recorded 24 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 18-22-2 (38 points).
• The Devils' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Devils finished 16-8-0 in those contests (32 points).

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Predators vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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