Check out our free Devils vs Flames pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Calgary. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Devils face Calgary with a record of 7-4-2.
- New Jersey are currently 9th in assists this season..
- The Devils are coming off a 6-0 win vs. the Canucks.
- The Flames host the Devils with a record of 5-4-1.
- The Flames come into the game ranked 26th in shots on goal.
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hockey Club.
Devils vs Flames Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Devils versus the Flames? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Devils come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.
Devils vs. Flames Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New Jersey Devils at Calgary Flames
- Where: Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Date: Friday, November 1st
- Betting Odds NJ -1.5, NJ -171 | CGY +144 O/U 6.5
Devils Preview: Will New Jersey Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
New Jersey moved to 7-4-2 with a 6-0 win over the Canucks. The Devils covered the puck line as underdogs and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 6 combined goals fell short of that mark.
All six of New Jersey’s goals came from different players. Nico Hischier got things started just 53 seconds into the first period.
Nico Hischier got the Devils on the board with his 11th goal of the season, and later added two assists, bringing his total to 5 assists this year. Dawson Mercer followed with his 3rd goal, which came shorthanded. Timo Meier netted his 5th goal, while Ondrej Palat scored for the second time this season.
Jack Hughes, with his 5th goal, scored on a power play. Tomas Tatar wrapped up the scoring with his 3rd goal. The Devils took 22 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways.
Jacob Markstrom stopped all 20 shots he faced, posting a 100% save percentage and securing the shutout in the Devils' 6-0 win over Vancouver. The New Jersey defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 20 hits.
Flames Preview: Will the Flames Defense Show Up at Home?
Calgary fell to 5-4-1 after a 5-1 road loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The Flames entered as the underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined 6 goals fell just short of the over.
Calgary’s only goal came in the second period, cutting Utah’s lead to 2-1. However, Utah responded with three unanswered goals. Anthony Mantha scored for the Flames at 3:53 in the second period, but Utah quickly answered at 4:10.
Calgary's offense managed just one goal in their 5-1 loss, with Anthony Mantha scoring his third of the season. Mantha found the net 3:53 into the second period, while Justin Kirkland picked up his fourth assist and MacKenzie Weegar added his second.
The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were plagued by 20 giveaways. They failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities, and the first period ended scoreless for Calgary.
Defensively, the Flames struggled, allowing the first goal just 4:41 into the game and conceding four more after closing the gap to 2-1 in the second period. Dustin Wolf made 23 saves with a save percentage of 82.1%. The defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 30 hits. Two of Utah's goals came on the power play, including the final one at 14:47 in the 3rd period.
Devils vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although New Jersey has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 7-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- Through their last five home games, Calgary has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-4.
- The last five games that New Jersey was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
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