Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 4/16/25 NHL Picks

New Jersey Devils (42-32-7) vs Detroit Red Wings (38-35-7)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Prudential Center)

Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils +110 / Detroit Red Wings -130 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: TNT

In this article, we will formulate a Red Wings vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 16, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings (38-35-7, 46-34 ATS) won four of the previous six games as they beat the Hurricanes, Panthers, Lightning, and Stars, while they lost to the Canadiens and Panthers. Detroit will play the remaining two games on the road; after this, the Wings will take on the Maple Leafs. The Red Wings are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 83 points, the same as the Rangers and one ahead of the Islanders.

The Red Wings score 2.84 goals per game on average (23rd), while they concede 3.16 GPG (21st). This season, Lucas Raymond leads the team with 78 points (27 G and 51 A). Alex DeBrincat has 68 points (37 G and 31 A), while Dylan Larkin chips in with 68 points (29 G and 39 A).

Cam Talbot (21-19-4) is expected to start for the Red Wings at the goal on Wednesday against the Devils. The 37-year-old is allowing 2.91 goals per game this year with a .903 SV% and two shutouts.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils (42-32-7, 32-49 ATS) afforded themselves to relax in recent games after securing the playoffs. They lost three in a row against the Bruins, Pittsburgh, and Islanders, but avoided a fourth consecutive defeat with a 5-4 overtime victory over the Bruins. The Devils are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division and will face the Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. 

The Devils average 2.94 goals per game this year (18th), while they allow 2.65 GPG (5th). Jesper Bratt leads the team with 88 points (21 G and 67 A). Nico Hischier contributes 69 points (35 G and 34 A), while Timo Meier has 53 points (26 G and 27 A).

Jake Allen (13-16-1) will likely take his place in the cage for the Devils on Wednesday against the Red Wings. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.66 goals per game this year with a .908 SV% and four shutouts.

Total Goals Facts

  • Seven of the Red Wings' last eight games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Seven of the Devils' last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Devils' last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in three of the Red Wings' last four games as road favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The New Jersey Devils rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.65).
  • The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
  • The Detroit Red Wings rank T1st in the league for power-play goals this season (63).
  • The Detroit Red Wings rank 31st in the league in short-handed goals this season (2).

Red Wings vs Devils Prediction

These teams have traded victories in the past few years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the series is tied at 1-1; the Red Wings won 5-3 in Detroit, while the Devils won 5-4 in Detroit. Both games went Over, and I am going with another Over in this one. The Devils will make numerous changes and will rotate a lot after playing last night in Boston. They don't care about the result, but neither do the Red Wings, so I expect an entertaining game with many goals. Go with Over.

Oliver’s Pick Over 5.5

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