- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Red Wings
- Red Wings vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Detroit Red Wings (35-21) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (32-29) on Mar. 8 in Newark, NJ. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+210).
The Red Wings vs. Devils Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Red Wings vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Red Wings | +1.5 -285 | 5.5 -105 | -110 |
| Devils | -1.5 +210 | 5.5 -115 | -110 |
Red Wings vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Red Wings will win this game with 51.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Red Wings vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Devils will cover the spread with 50.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Red Wings Best Bets & Trends
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+9.35 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+7.70 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 3P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+7.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.40 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 away games (+5.90 Units / 27% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+5.70 Units / 21% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+3.15 Units / 51% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.00 Units / 50% ROI)
Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Red Wings are 31-32 against the spread this NHL season (-3.55 Units / -3.74% ROI).
- Red Wings are 35-28 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units /7.37% ROI
- Red Wings are 28-29 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -4.87% ROI
- Red Wings are 29-28 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units /-1.59% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 22-41 against the spread this NHL season (-24 Units /-26.24% ROI).
- Devils are 32-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.4 Units / -3.08% ROI
- Devils are 25-37 when betting the Over for -15.95 Units / -22.75% ROI
- Devils are 37-25 when betting the Under for +10.05 Units / 14.51% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Devils vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Alex Debrincat (DET) | +150 |
| Lucas Raymond (DET) | +195 |
| Nico Hischier (NJ) | +195 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | +200 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | +220 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | +310 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -118 |
| Patrick Kane (DET) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Moritz Seider (DET) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 -105 | 3.5 -135 |
| Patrick Kane (DET) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 +120 | 3.5 -165 |
| Moritz Seider (DET) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 -105 |
| Marco Kasper (DET) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Red Wings are 35-26 (.574) this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Red Wings are 14-1 (.933) when leading after the first period this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .738
The Red Wings are 29-20 (.592) when creating 14 or more high danger chances this season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .534
The Red Wings are 12-7 (.632) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .487
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings
The Devils are 6-14 (.300) when drawing more penalties this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .470
The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Devils were 2-24 (.077) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
The Devils were 6-11 (.353) when tied after the second period last season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Red Wings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings scored on 2% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings have scored on 17% of cycle chances while leading this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Red Wings scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Devils have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils scored on 5% of rush chances while trailing last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Devils have scored on 10% of second chance opportunities while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Red Wings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings had a .720 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832
The Red Wings allowed 213 forecheck chances last season — 6th most among NHL Teams
The Red Wings allowed opponents to score on 19% of second chance opportunities last season — 10th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings allowed 815 cycle chances last season — 9th most among NHL Teams
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Devils have allowed 0.8 goals per game in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Devils allowed 0.9 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Devils have allowed 0.3 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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