Joe Louis Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Detroit Red Wings and the visiting New Jersey Devils on Sunday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Detroit sat as -155 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.2-2.4 result in favor of the Devils. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Red Wings currently sport a record of 32-36-13. The New Jersey Devils are 28-39-14. Betting totals have seen the Red Wings post a 36-36-9 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Devils have gone 30-31-20 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs New Jersey injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 14-ranked Detroit Red Wings and the No. 27-rated New Jersey Devils in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Detroit Red Wings No. 24-ranked offense (2.51 goals per game) against a New Jersey Devils defense that ranks No. 24 at 2.96 goals per game allowed. The Red Wings Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.4% rate while the Devils have a 79.84% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New Jersey was a 4-2 loser at home against the Islanders. Bettors on New York at -157 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Detroit lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Canadiens on April 08. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at +159 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
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