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The New Jersey Devils (6-1, riding a six-game winning streak) host the San Jose Sharks (1-4-2) at Prudential Center. The game on Friday, Oct. 24 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which squad we think will emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.
Devils vs. Sharks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Devils 5, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-372)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Devils (-1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- New Jersey has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- The Devils are 6-1-0 in the seven games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 12 points).
- In the four games when New Jersey has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (eight points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is undefeated (4-0-0, eight points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 2-1-0 (four points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (1-4-2 overall) have posted a record of 1-2-3 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- In the four games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals five times, earning four points from those matchups (1-2-2).
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in two games has a record of 1-0-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-2-0) this season.
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned four points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 4 | Goals Scored | 3.14 | 14th |
| 8th | 2.57 | Goals Allowed | 4.86 | 32nd |
| 10th | 29.3 | Shots | 25 | 26th |
| 14th | 27.1 | Shots Allowed | 33.1 | 32nd |
| 5th | 30% | Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| 3rd | 96% | Penalty Kill % | 69.57% | 27th |
Devils vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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