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Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 3/20/25 NHL Picks
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New Jersey Devils (37-26-6) vs Calgary Flames (31-25-11)
March 20, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -180 / Calgary Flames +150 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 20 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames (31-25-11, 33-34 ATS) have not been playing well recently. They suffered seven defeats in the previous ten games; after losses to the Canucks, Avalanche, and Maple Leafs, the Flames managed to avoid the fourth consecutive loss with a narrow 2-1 win over the Rangers. Calgary is on a four-game road trip and after this game in New Jersey, they will take on the Islanders. The Flames are 5th in the Pacific Division Standings with 73 points, two behind the Canucks and 13 behind the leaders Golden Knigts.
The Flames average 2.54 goals per game this year (32nd), while they allow 2.91 GPG (14th). Nazem Kadri leads the team with 50 points (24 G and 26 A). Jonathan Huberdeau contributes 50 points (25 G and 25 A), while MacKenzie Weegar has 41 points (7 G and 34 A).
Dan Vladar (9-11-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flames on Thursday against the Devils. The 27-year-old is allowing 2.90 goals per game this year with a .893 SV% and two shutouts.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (37-26-6, 29-40 ATS) are playing well right now as they won four of the last five games despite being without their best offensive player, Jack Hughes, and best defensive player, Dougie Hamilton, for the remainder of the season. The Devils defeated the Flyers, Blue Jackets (twice), and Oilers during this stretch, while the lone loss came to the Penguins. New Jersey is 3rd in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 80 points, six behind the Hurricanes and 18 behind the top-placed Capitals.
The Devils score 2.97 goals per game on average (15th), while they concede 2.57 GPG (4th). This season, Jesper Bratt leads the team with 80 points (20 G and 60 A). Nico Hischier has 53 points (28 G and 25 A), while Timo Meier chips in with 45 points (20 G and 25 A).
Jacob Markstrom (22-13-5) is expected to start for the Devils at the goal on Thursday against the Flames. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.45 goals per game this year with a .902 SV% and three shutouts.
Why the Devils will beat the Flames
- The Flames have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Devils have won each of their last three night games.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Devils have won the second period in six of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents at Prudential Center when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last 11 night games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Flames’ last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 13 of the Devils’ last 14 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Flames’ last four road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (27.37%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.64).
- The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league for power-play goals against this season (51).
- The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.70).
Flames vs Devils Prediction
The Flames won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Devils were better in three of the last five. This season, Calgary won the first meeting 3-0 at home. The Flames are not playing well at the moment and lost five of the last seven road games. The Devils, despite being without their two key players, keep on pushing and are looking to secure a playoff berth. This is a favorable matchup for the Devils, one of the best defenses in the league who face the least-efficient team in the NHL. The Devils’ D, apart from a massive loss to Pittsburgh, has been strong recently, and I think they will not allow more than a goal or two in this one. Back the Devils to win. Â
