| MATCHUP | New Jersey Devils | Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-2-0 | 1-3-1 |
| Spread | +1.5 -285 | -1.5 230 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
The New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a New Jersey Devils vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction. This article will include a New Jersey Devils vs. Detroit Red Wings Pick.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils beat the Canucks, lost to the Senators, and they play the Rangers next. The Devils have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The New Jersey Devils average 2.2 goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power-play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 2 goals, Jack Hughes has 4 assists, and Timo Meier has 23 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.6 goals per game and are killing 66.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Nico Daws has allowed 8 goals on 77 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 9 goals on 51 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Kraken and Habs, and they play the Flyers next. The Red Wings have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Detroit Red Wings average 2.2 goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power-play opportunities. Viktor Arvidsson leads Detroit with 3 goals, Lucas Raymond has 4 assists, and Alex DeBrincat has 18 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.6 goals per game and are killing 68.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 12 goals on 87 shots faced, and Daniil Tarasov has allowed 1 goal on 39 shots.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won 11 of their last 13 night games at Little Caesars Arena after coming off overtime.
- The Devils have lost four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage against the Devils.
- The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last three night games.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Red Wings have lost eight of their last 10 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have won three of the Devils’ last four games.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 home games after coming off a shootout.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Devils and Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have lost the third period in six of their last seven games at Little Caesars Arena following a shootout loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last four games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Red Wings’ last four games as home favorites following a shootout loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games as home favorites against the Devils.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last four games at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Viktor Arvidsson has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three home games.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against Eastern Conference opponents at Little Caesars Arena.
- Viktor Arvidsson is one of only four players in the league to have scored a power play goal in three or more consecutive appearances this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances at Little Caesars Arena.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances against the Red Wings.
- Jack Hughes has recorded 2+ shots in each of his last 26 appearances – longest streak by any player since Nazem Kadri in 2024/25.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T1st in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (0).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 2nd in the league for shots per game this season (32.8).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.60).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (36.2).
New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Injury Report
The Red Wings will be without Mason Appleton, J.T. Compher, Simon Edvinsson, and Marco Kasper.
The Devils will be without Connor Brown, Nick Bjugstad, and Seamus Casey.
New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
I’m not running to the window to back the Red Wings, as they’ve been a mess since the end of last season. However, let’s not act like the Devils are lighting the world on fire; they’ve been riding the struggle bus offensively. This feels like a get-right spot for the Red Wings at home. If the Red Wings can’t win this game, it might be a long season. We’re getting a pick em price. Give me the Red Wings at home.