The Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils meet Monday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. Here’s a Devils vs Red Wings Prediction. This article will include a Devils vs Red Wings Pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Blue Backers, lost to the Islanders, and they play the Predators next. The Red Wings have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring 20.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 12 goals, Lucas Raymond has 16 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 86 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.18 goals per game and are killing 81 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 29 goals on 287 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 39 goals on 299 shots.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils lost to the Flyers and Panthers, and they play the Blues next. The Devils have lost 3 straight games.
The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 23.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Jack Hughes leads New Jersey with 10 goals, Jesper Bratt has 16 assists and Timo Meier has 65 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.05 goals per game and are killing 83.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 32 goals on 236 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 29 goals on 316 shots.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won seven of their last eight home games.
- The Red Wings have lost five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Devils have won the second period in each of their last four games when tied after the first period.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won five of their last six games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Devils have lost four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against the Devils.
- The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Devils’ last six night games at Prudential Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Red Wings’ last five night games at Prudential Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 11 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last four games as favorites against the Red Wings.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Timo Meier has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in four of the Devils’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Devils as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded 23 career assists against the Red Wings – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has recorded an assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games as underdogs against the Devils.
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five games as underdogs.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex DeBrincat is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 3+ shots in 10 or more consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.61%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (142).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (10).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (4).
Devils vs Red Wings Prediction
The Red Wings are playing the better hockey and have found their offensive groove as of late. The problem is we’re not getting enough bang for our buck, and the Devils are ridiculously good on their home ice. The Devils have earned points in all 8 home games and have won 7 of them. The Devils have to be thrilled to be back home after a five-game road trip. This will be their first home game in two weeks. I’m going to side with the home / road splits and take the Devils to end their three-game losing streak.