Devils vs Red Wings Prediction 4/11/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 11th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 40-36-3 this season after they lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-2 in their last game. New Jersey cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third to seal the loss. The Devils were out shot by a total of 30-21, won 44.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Cotter and Hughes, while Allen stopped 25 out of 29 shots, which was an .862 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New Jersey lost to the Flyers by a score of 5-1, but did beat the Canadiens by a score of 3-0 before that. The Devils have lost three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 83 points. New Jersey has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 22.0% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led NJ with 26 goals and 47 assists, while Jesper Bratt has added 20 goals and 48 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 23-19-1 with a 3.07 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this season. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 41-29-9 this year after they defeated the Flyers by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Detroit led 4-2 after two periods and they scored the first two goals in the third to get the huge win. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 27-22, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 3-4 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat, Kane, Larkin (3), and Seider, while Gibson stopped 13 out of 15 shots and Talbot stopped 11 out of 12. 

Prior to that game, Detroit lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-3 and the Wild by a score of 5-4. The Red Wings have lost five of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 91 points. Detroit has scored 2.94 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 23.2% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Alex DeBrincat has led Detroit with 40 goals and 43 assists, while Lucas Raymond has added 25 goals and 50 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 29-20-4 with a 2.64 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year. 

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Red Wings have won four of their last five games at Little Caesars Arena following a home win.
• The Devils have lost seven of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against the Devils following a win.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 18 night games following a home loss.
• The Devils have lost the third period in five of their last six games as underdogs following a home loss.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have won five of the Red Wings’ last seven games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in 16 of their last 17 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Devils have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have lost the third period in five of their last six games as favorites following a win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Red Wings’ last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Little Caesars Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Devils’ last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Red Wings’ last five home games against the Devils.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last three road games against the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in five of the Red Wings’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Red Wings’ last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• James van Riemsdyk has recorded two hits against the Devils this season – equal-most against any opponent.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances at Little Caesars Arena.
• Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least one assist in four of the Devils’ last five road games against the Red Wings.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least four shots in each of his last seven appearances – longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Detroit Red Wings are one of only three teams to win a game when trailing by four or more goals this season.
• The Detroit Red Wings rank 3rd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.76).
• The New Jersey Devils have suffered the largest margin of defeat in a road game this season (9-goals @ Islanders on January, 6).
• The New Jersey Devils rank 29th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.89).

Devils vs Red Wings Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and their playoff hopes are pretty much done, as they fell apart in March once again. The Red Wings are 21-15-4 at home this year, while the Devils are 20-19-0 on the road. New Jersey has lost three of their last four games and they have been outscored 10-3 in their last two. I do think the Wings have played better over their last three games and I will take them to win, but their defense/goaltending is not good. Take Detroit here.

David Racey's Pick: Red Wings ML