In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 16th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 42-32-7 this year after they defeated Boston in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. New Jersey led 4-2 in the second period, but they allowed the tying goal early in the third, before getting the win in overtime. The Devils outshot Boston by a total of 26-24, won 46.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Meier, Mercer, Noesen, Dumoulin, and Nemec, while Allen stopped 20 out of 24 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Devils lost to the Islanders by a score of 1-0 and the Penguins by a score of 4-2. New Jersey has lost three of their last four games, and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 91 points. New Jersey has scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 2.64 goals against per game, while also going 27.4% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 21 goals, 67 assists, and 180 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 35 goals, 34 assists, and 187 shots on goal. Jacob Markstrom is 26-16-6 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 38-35-7 this season after they defeated Dallas by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Detroit trailed 3-2 after two periods, but they scored four goals in the third to get the win. The Red Wings outshot Dallas by a total of 37-28, won 39.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Berggren, DeBrincat, Raymond, Tarasenko, Johansson, and Seider, while Talbot stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Red Wings defeated the Lightning by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Panthers by a score of 4-1 before that. Detroit has won four of its last six games, and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 83 points. Detroit has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 27.3% on the power play and 70% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 27 goals, 51 assists, and 189 shots on goal, while Alex DeBrincat has added 37 goals, 31 assists, and 235 shots on goal. Petr Mrazek is 2-2-0 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Devils
- The Devils have lost each of their last six night games at Prudential Center following an overtime win.
- The road team has won each of the Devils’ last four games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 night games following a road win.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last five games at Prudential Center.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last seven home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the Red Wings’ last 12 games as favorites following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Devils’ last 18 games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games as favorites.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games as favorites.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 Wednesday appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Andrew Copp has scored the last goal in three of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Devils vs Red Wings Prediction
New Jersey comes into this contest trying to get ready for a playoff push, while Detroit was eliminated from postseason contention a few games ago. The Devils are 19-16-5 at home this year, while the Red Wings are 16-19-4 on the road. Detroit has won two games in a row, and its offense looked very solid in Monday’s win over Dallas. New Jersey snapped a three-game losing streak with a win on Tuesday, so they will be on a back-to-back here. I expect the Devils to rest a couple of players in this game, as it is a meaningless game on a back-to-back, so give me Detroit to win again.