Red Wings Odds Open as Moneyline Underdog vs Devils

The New Jersey Devils will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Detroit Red Wings pay a visit to Prudential Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New Jersey Devils as -125 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.7-2.5 win for the Devils. 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

This season the New Jersey Devils are 10-6-3 overall while the Detroit Red Wings are 9-10-1. As for the totals, New Jersey is 5-8-6 on the OU, and Detroit is 8-9-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Detroit injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 23-rated Detroit Red Wings taking on the No. 20-rated New Jersey Devils in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits New Jersey's No. 22-ranked offense, averaging 2.42 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.6 goals allowed. The Devils power play is averaging 12.7% while the Red Wings defense kills off 79.66% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Detroit was a 2-1 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Sabres. They won as -115 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

The Devils were a 5-4 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Maple Leafs. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New Jersey at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

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