The New Jersey Devils look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Detroit Red Wings arrive at Prudential Center on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Detroit Red Wings opened as 100 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
A 2.8-2.7 result in favor of the Red Wings is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Jersey Devils currently sport a record of 14-10-4. The Detroit Red Wings are 16-8-5. Betting totals have seen the Devils post a 9-10-9 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Red Wings have gone 9-14-6 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Detroit injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New Jersey Devils rated this week at No. 24 and the Detroit Red Wings sitting at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New Jersey Devils No. 22-ranked offense (2.54 goals per game) against a Detroit Red Wings defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.55 goals per game allowed. The Devils Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.05% rate while the Red Wings have a 80.85% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Wings were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Canadiens. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Detroit at -131 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Devils were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Maple Leafs. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Toronto at -111 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing New Jersey
- New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
- New Jersey is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing Detroit
- New Jersey is 10-4-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Detroit
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Buffalo, Monday, December 14th
New Jersey at New York, Sunday, December 13th
