The Prudential Center plays host to an Eastern Conference tilt as the New Jersey Devils square off against the visiting Detroit Red Wings. It’s the third and last time that the two clubs will go at it in the regular season. Fox Sports Detroit will showcase the action, which gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 22.
Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils Odds
Netting 5.8 units for moneyline bettors, New Jersey is 24-21 straight up (SU) overall this year. That win percentage, ranked third in the Metropolitan Division so far this season, is a surprising turnaround from how the team performed during the 2016-17 season (28-54). Through 45 regular season outings, 25 of the team’s games have gone over the total, while 19 have gone under and just one has pushed. The team’s 13-9 SU at home this year.
The Devils have converted on 21.5 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s good enough for ninth-best in the NHL. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated seventh overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 83.4 percent of all penalties.
As a team, the Devils have been whistled for penalties 4.0 times per game overall this season, 4.0 per game over their past five games total, and 4.6 per game over their last five home outings. The team’s had to kill penalties for 14.2 minutes per game over their last five home outings.
With a .915 save percentage and 29.3 saves per game, Cory Schneider (18-15-6) has been the top goalkeeper for New Jersey this year. If the Devils choose to give him a rest, however, New Jersey may turn to Keith Kinkaid (7-7-7 record, .892 save percentage, 3.28 goals against average).
The Devils will continue to rely on offensive production from Taylor Hall and Jesper Bratt. Hall (48 points) has tallied 17 goals and 31 assists and has recorded two or more points in 15 different games this year. Bratt has 12 goals and 18 assists to his name and has notched at least one point in 20 contests.
On the other bench, Detroit is 18-27 straight up (SU) and has lost 8.1 units for moneyline bettors this year. A total of 24 of its outings have gone under the total, while 21 have gone over and none have pushed. The Red Wings are 8-12 SU as the away team this season.
The Red Wings have converted on 19.1 percent of their power play chances this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 23rd overall and it’s successfully killed off 79.0 percent of all opponent power plays.
Detroit’s players have been penalized 3.8 times per game this season, and 2.8 per game over their last five road outings. The team’s had to stave off opponent power plays just 7.1 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
Jimmy Howard (.913 save percentage and 2.74 goals against average) has been the primary option in goal for Detroit. Howard is averaging 26.7 saves per game and owns a 14-23-6 record.
Dylan Larkin (seven goals, 29 assists) has been one of the primary playmakers on offense for the visiting Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings at New Jersey Devils Betting Predictions
Predictions: SU Winner – Devils, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Trends
Eight of Detroit’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 3-5 in those games.
Penalties and power plays could prove to be extremely important in this game. The Red Wings are 6-11 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 12-18 in games where they’re in the box for fewer than 10 penalty minutes, total. The Devils are 7-10 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 10-15 when total penalty minutes are in the single digits.
Two of New Jersey’s last ten games have ended in a shootout. The team is 0-2 in those games and 3-4 overall in shootouts this season.
New Jersey might hold the upper hand if this one comes down to the wire. The team’s 12-10 in games decided by one goal, while Detroit is 5-11 in such games.
The over has hit in three of New Jersey’s last five outings.
New Jersey skaters have averaged 8.2 giveaways over its last five home games, its season average of 7.8 giveaways per game (ranked 8th in the NHL).
Detroit skaters have averaged 7.8 giveaways over its last five home games, an improvement from its season average of 11.3 giveaways per game (ranked 24th).
