Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Penguins VS New Jersey Devils 2026-04-09
Penguins vs. Devils: A Battle of Injured Lists and Sid’s Assist Addiction
The Pittsburgh Penguins (7/1.92 decimal) and New Jersey Devils (7/1.91 decimal) clash in a game where the only thing more chaotic than the ice is the injury reports. Both teams have enough players on the shelf to stock a hockey-themed ghost town: Penguins are missing Blake Lizotte, Filip Hallander, and Caleb Jones (plus Caleb’s entire social life), while the Devils are navigating a minefield of ACLs, knees, and a very confused Arseni Gritsyuk.
The Spread: The Penguins are +1.5 underdogs at 2.94 decimal, which is basically betting against the clock. The Devils are -1.5 favorites at 1.36 decimal, but let’s be honest—New Jersey’s biggest goal this season might just be “not losing to Pittsburgh.”
Total Goals: The under on 6.5 goals (2.0 decimal) is the safest bet here, unless you’ve forgotten how many times these teams have collectively forgotten how to score. With key defensive pieces out (Brett Pesce, Erik Karlsson, etc.), it’s less “hockey” and more “hope the puck evaporates.”
Player Props to Steal Your Cash:
- Sidney Crosby (Penguins): Over 0.5 assists (1.87 decimal). Sid’s been dishing out helpers like he’s at a Pittsburgh buffet—assist-a-palooza.
- Matt Boldy (Wild vs. Stars): Anytime goal (not in this game, but hey, we’re here for the chaos).
- Clayton Keller (Utah Mammoth): Over 0.5 assists (1.8 decimal). If Keller doesn’t hit that, maybe the NHL should rename pucks “Keller-proof.”
Final Prediction: The Penguins (+1.5) will pull off an upset, not because they’re hot, but because the Devils’ injury report is hotter. Crosby will rack up an assist, just to prove he’s not completely retired yet. The final score? A 3-2 underdog special, because nothing says “exciting hockey” like two teams playing with one hand tied behind their backs.
Bet Like a Dummy: Take the Penguins +1.5 at 2.94. You’ll win… or you’ll have a story for the therapist.
Created: April 9, 2026, 9:55 p.m. GMT