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- The Devils look to improve on their 15-8-2 record.
- In terms of giveaways, the Devils are currently 13th in the league.
- The Devils are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flames.
- The Red Wings take on the Devils at 10-10-2.
- The Red Wings are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
Devils vs Red Wings Preview
The Devils and Red Wings are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings will host the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Devils vs. Red Wings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New Jersey Devils at Detroit Red Wings
- Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
- Date: Friday, November 29th
- Betting Odds NJ -1.5, NJ -185 | DET +156 O/U 6
Devils Preview: Do the Devils Stand a Chance on the Road?
New Jersey’s record fell to 15-8-2 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.
The game was scoreless until the 3rd period, when Calgary broke through at 14:26. The Flames added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
The Devils were shut out in their last game, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They recorded 19 giveaways, which hampered their offensive efforts.
New Jersey went scoreless in all three periods, including the third, where they allowed three goals to the Flames. The game ended in a 3-0 loss for the Devils.
Defensively, the Devils kept the game scoreless through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while their goaltender made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.
Red Wings Preview: Can the Red Wings Grab a Win at Home?
With a 2-1 victory over the Sabres, the Red Wings evened their record at 10-10-2. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin.
Detroit's offense came alive in the second period, with Dylan Larkin scoring both of the team's goals. Larkin now has 6 and 7 goals on the season, finding the net at 12:11 and 5:22 in the second period. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways.
Both of Detroit's goals came on power plays. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin's first goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist and Lucas Raymond his 10th on the second goal.
Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the 1st period but held firm afterward, not allowing another. Cam Talbot finished with 31 saves and a 96.9% save percentage. Detroit's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 11 hits.
Devils vs Red Wings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Devils last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home games, Detroit has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- The Red Wings have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, New Jersey has an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
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