The Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils meet Sunday 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 lost to the Golden Knights and Panthers, and they play the Panthers next. The Red Wings have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.92 goals per game and are scoring 22.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 33 goals, Lucas Raymond has 45 assists and Dylan Larkin has 191 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 2.97 goals per game and are killing 78.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 77 goals on 698 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 98 goals on 1,038 shots.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils beat the Maple Leafs and Rangers, and they play the Flames next. The Devils have won 4 straight games.
The New Jersey Devils are averaging 2.57 goals per game and are scoring 21.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 21 goals, Jesper Bratt has 34 assists and Timo Meier has 209 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 80.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 102 goals on 904 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 75 goals on 797 shots.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won each of their last four games.
- The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in three of their last four games.
- The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last seven games when trailing after the second period.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won each of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The Devils have lost each of their last six Sunday games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 20 of their last 21 night games at Prudential Center.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against the Devils.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last seven Sunday night games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 13 games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances against the Red Wings.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last five home games.
- Nick Bjugstad has recorded three blocks against the Red Wings this season—the most against any opponent.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in six of the Red Wings’ last seven road games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- James van Riemsdyk has recorded two hits against the Devils this season—the most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.57).
- The New Jersey Devils have suffered the largest margin of defeat in the NHL this season (9 goals at Islanders on January 6).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season—trailing by four goals vs. the Blues on October 25.
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.62).
Devils vs Red Wings Prediction
The Devils played yesterday but they’ve been on fire this week and have an offense that’s cooking. It’s probably good that the Devils take the ice yet again. The Red Wings have cooled off lately and that includes scoring 2 or fewer goals in 8 of their last 10 games. We’ll see how long this lasts for the Devils, but they’re enjoying some of their best hockey all of a sudden. Pick ’em price; I have to ride the hot hand on Sunday night. Give me the Devils.