NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Red Wings
The New Jersey Devils meet the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, April 11.
Low-Scoring Game On the Cards?
There is -123 available for Under 6.5 goals, with the Devils and the Red Wings expected to go under the line with their combined score.
Red Wings Landed 3-0 Victory in Previous H2H
New Jersey Devils suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 5-2 in their previous game. This was at home to Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center. Jack Hughes and Paul Cotter scored one goal each. Goalie Jake Allen was red hot in this one, making 25 saves (.962).
Detroit Red Wings won their last game which was at home. It was a 6-3 triumph at Little Caesars Arena against Philadelphia Flyers. Moritz Seider recorded 5 points, including 1 goal and 4 assists.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was the Red Wings who came out on top when they last played the Devils. At Prudential Center, a 3-0 win was recorded. It’s been six Devils wins in the past 10 games between these teams.
Starting Goalies
Jake Allen (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
16-17-2
2.8
.903
1
23/24
6-6-1
3.11
.900
0
John Gibson (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
29-20-4
2.7
.904
4
23/24
13-27-1
3.54
.888
0
New Jersey Devils – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 12.9% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 3.4 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.6%.
Jack Hughes is the top points scorer with 18 points, 8 goals and 10 assists, with Jesper Bratt racking up 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Allen have a 3.35 goal against average with a .885 save percentage.
Detroit Red Wings – Last 10 Games
The Red Wings have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 26.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.6 goals from 27.1 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.
The top points scorer is Patrick Kane with 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, while Moritz Seider is next best after having 13 points, 1 goal and 12 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 3.30 GAA with a .884 SV%.
New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
We’re going under the line in this NHL clash. Our pick is available at -123 and we’re expecting the teams to find the net six times or less.
Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.
Key Devils vs Red Wings stats:
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Devils games on the road.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Devils games on the road.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Devils games on the road.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Red Wings games.Under 6.5 Probability
According to the top betting sites, there’s a 55.2% chance of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Under 6.5 Goals @ -123
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New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Red Wings Favorites to Win According to the Books
Detroit Red Wings are regarded as having a 58% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -137. For those wanting to back New Jersey Devils, you will find +114 about the underdogs.
The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +102.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New Jersey Devils Stats
Detroit Red Wings Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 27
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.5
Penalty Minutes: 11
Blocks: 13
Faceoff Wins : 28.1
Hits: 18.1
Giveaways: 18.1
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 27.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 9.6
Blocks: 13.2
Faceoff Wins : 29.9
Hits: 19.3
Giveaways: 17.3
Takeaways: 5.3
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 29.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 9.3
Blocks: 13.8
Faceoff Wins : 28
Hits: 19.9
Giveaways: 13.1
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 30.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 9.2
Blocks: 14.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.5
Hits: 20.4
Giveaways: 13.1
Takeaways: 4.9
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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