Thursday’s NHL action includes the New Jersey Devils (5-3-1) visiting the Detroit Red Wings (3-3) at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings are heavy underdogs (+150 on the moneyline) against the Devils (-180) ahead of the outing, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Devils vs. Red Wings Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Favorite: Devils (-180)
Underdog: Red Wings (+150)
Over/under: 6.5
Devils vs. Red Wings Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Red Wings (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Devils 4 – Red Wings 3
How to Bet on Devils vs. Red Wings
Devils and Red Wings Betting Trends
New Jersey’s games this season have finished above this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals three times.
Detroit has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in three of six games this season.
These teams average a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’s over/under.
These two teams together allow 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game’scontest’s total.
The Devils have been a moneyline favorite eight times this season, and have gone 5-3 in those games.
This season the Red Wings have won three of the five games in which they’ve been an underdog.
Devils Stats & Insights
The Devils are the top-scoring squad in the NHL with an average of 3.6 goals per game, resulting in 32 this season.
The Devils are ranked 26th in NHL action in goals against this season, having allowed 28 total goals (3.1 per game).
The team’s goal differential is ninth-best in the league at +4.
The Devils have an 11.6% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 10th in the NHL.
The Devils average 24.1 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.
They are scoring at a 3.6 goals-per-game average (32 total) over that stretch.
On the defensive side, the Devils have given up 3.0 goals per game (27 total) in those 10 outings.
Red Wings Stats & Insights
The Red Wings have the league’s 26th-ranked scoring offense (15 total goals, 2.5 per game).
The Red Wings’ 17 total goals given up (2.8 per game) are the ninth-fewest in the league.
Their 18th-ranked goal differential is -2.
The Red Wings are shooting 9.9% (23rd in the league).
The Red Wings have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
They are scoring at only a 2.5 goals-per-game average (15 total) over that stretch.
On the defensive end, the Red Wings have given up 2.7 goals per game (16 total) in those 10 matchups.
Devils Key Players to Watch
Timo Meier is one of New Jersey’s top contributors with nine points. He has four goals and five assists this season.
Through nine games, Stefan Noesen has three goals and six assists.
Jacob Markstrom (3-2-1) has a 3.0 goals against average and a .902 save percentage (29th in the league).
Red Wings Key Players to Watch
J.T. Compher’s two goals and two assists in six contests give him four points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Alex DeBrincat has made a big impact for Detroit this season with four points, thanks to two goals and two assists.
Alex Lyon’s record stands at 2-1-0 on the season, giving up five goals (1.5 goals against average) and compiling 105 saves with a .955 save percentage (first in the league).
Devils vs. Red Wings Injuries
Devils: Santeri Hatakka: Shoulder (Out), Luke Hughes: Shoulder (Out), Topias Vilen: Upper Body (Out), Brett Pesce: Fibula (Out)
Red Wings: Tyler Motte: Upper Body (Questionable), Jack Campbell: Nhl/Nhlpa Player Assistance Program (Out), Tim Gettinger: Undisclosed (Out)
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