New Jersey has allowed 28 goals in the last six games. They got destroyed by the Islanders the last time out, 9-0, dropping to 22nd in penalty killing, 16th in goals allowed, and 15th in save percentage (.897). Pittsburgh's offense is ninth in goals scored (3.27 per game) and second on the power play. The defense is 15th in goals given up (3.07 per game) and 19th in save percentage (.893). The Penguins are on a 12-6-1 run OVER the total. Take New Jersey/Pittsburgh OVER the total.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 08, 2026 at 12:55PM ET.
NHL
New Jersey at Pittsburgh
January 8, 2026
7:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Game Total OVER 6 -113 (risk 1 to return 1.88)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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