PLAYOFF FORECAST

They are not playoff contenders based on our latest simulations.

REGULAR SEASON RECAP

Their 31 regular season wins did not meet expectations. It was -4.5 below what oddsmakers' money line projected. The season went much worse than expected. They came up short on the road. They were OK at home. Their 48.8% home win percentage was as expected (47.7%). They won 26.8% on the road which was much worse than expected (38.9%).

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TEAM STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Their record should be slightly better. Since 10/3/2018 their average goal differential is -0.63 (includes playoff games) which ranks #28 in the league, but their rank based on points (per game) is #29. This is a relatively better home team than a road team. They are the #18 ranked team in goal differential in home games, vs #30 in road games.

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TEAM STATS AND BETTING RESULT GAMELOG

Below is a betting recap of all 82 regular games. Anyone who backed the Devils in all of their games would be down -1158 units. Against the puck line, they have lost -175 units risking 100 units on each pick (44-38 PL). The Devils have lost against the puck line on the road, but at home they have turned a profit.