In this article we will formulate a Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 24th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 3-3-0 this season after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Detroit scored their lone goal in the first period and they hung on for the win, despite being dominated for most of the game. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 30-11, won 47.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Detroit got their goal from Kane, while Lyon stopped all 30 shots that he faced.
Prior to that win, the Red Wings defeated Nashville by a score of 5-2 and lost two games to the Rangers. Detroit has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 15% on the power play and 68.4% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond, JT Compher, Dylan Larkin, and Alex DeBrincat have led Detroit with four points each, while Cam Talbot is 1-1-0 with a 3.31 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 5-3-1 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 8-5 in their last game. New Jersey led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the next five goals in the loss. The Devils were outshot by a total of 37-35, won 50.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bastian, Hughes, Meier (2), and Noesen, while Allen stopped 29 out of 37 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, New Jersey lost to Washington by a score of 6-5 but did beat Ottawa before that. The Devils have scored 3.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Timo Meier and Stefan Noesen have led New Jersey with nine points each, while Jacob Markstrom is 3-2-1 with a 2.99 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Devils
- The Red Wings have won each of their last six games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Devils have lost three of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Devils following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Red Wings’ last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents at Little Caesars Arena have gone OVER the total goal line.
- Five of the Devils’ last six games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last six games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last nine home games against the Devils.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in five of the Red Wings’ last six home games.
- J.T. Compher has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three games as home underdogs.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Timo Meier has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Luke Hughes has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with the Devils as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Timo Meier has scored at least one goal in three of the Devils’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (68.42%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
- The New Jersey Devils are one of only two teams in the league to rank top 10 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
- The New Jersey Devils rank T3rd in the league for power-play goals this season (8).
Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
Detroit comes into this game on two two-game winning streak, but they did not play well in their last game against the Islanders. The Red Wings only had 11 shots on goal, but they were fortunate that Lyon was able to keep the shutout in the win. New Jersey has allowed 14 goals in their last two games, but they are also a much better offensive team than Detroit is. This should be an interesting game to watch and I think either team could win, so give me Detroit with the plus money.