New Jersey Devils vs. Calgary Flames odds, tips and betting trends

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March 11, 2026Updated March 12, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ET

Mar 8, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) skates with the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Prudential Center.

The New Jersey Devils (32-30-2) and Calgary Flames (25-32-7) hit the ice Thursday at Prudential Center at 7 p.m. ET (on ESPN+) in a matchup of two of the lowest-scoring offenses in the NHL. The Devils average 2.53 goals per game (30th), while the Flames put up 2.44 (32nd).

New Jersey’s most recent game was a 3-0 home loss against the Detroit Red Wings on March 8.

Calgary lost 4-0 on the road against the New York Rangers in its most recent game on March 10.

Before this matchup, here’s everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s hockey action.

Watch Devils vs. Flames on ESPN+!New Jersey Devils vs. Calgary Flames odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:52 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Favorite: Devils (-190)Underdog: Flames (+157)Over/under: 5.5Devils vs. Flames game info and start timeDate: Thursday, March 12, 2026Time: 7 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+Watch Devils vs. Flames on ESPN+!Devils stats and trendsNew Jersey has won 19 of its 38 games as a favorite this season.In two games with moneyline odds less than -190, the Devils have one win.The moneyline odds say New Jersey has a 65.5% chance of winning this game.New Jersey’s games this season have gone over 5.5 goals 26 of 64 times.In the last 10 contests, the Devils have claimed 70.0% of the possible points with a 4-6-0 record.They have averaged 2.1 goals per game (21 total) during that time.Over on the defensive end, the Devils have allowed 23 goals (2.3 per game) in those 10 outings.Flames stats and trendsThe Flames have been the underdog 51 times this season, and upset their opponent in 17, or 33.3%, of those games.Calgary is 2-7 when it is the underdog by +157 or longer on the moneyline.The Flames have a 38.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).So far this season, 54.7% of Calgary’s games (35/64) have had more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 5.5.Over the past 10 games, the Flames have earned 60.0% of the possible points with a 3-6-1 record.They have scored 22 goals during that time.Defensively, the Flames have allowed 32 goals (3.2 per game) in those 10 outings.

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