Red Wings vs Devils Prediction 3/8/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Red Wings vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 8th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 35-21-7 this year after they lost to the Panthers by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Detroit tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Red Wings out shot Florida by a total of 29-23, won 68.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Detroit got their lone goal from DeBrincat, while Gibson stopped 20 out of 22 shots, which was a .909 save percentage.

Prior to that game, Detroit lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Predators by a score of 4-2 before that. The Red Wings have lost three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 77 points. Detroit has scored 2.92 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 78.3% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 20 goals and 45 assists, while Alex DeBrincat has added 33 goals and 30 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 23-13-2 with a 2.56 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 32-29-2 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 6-3 in their last game. New Jersey was tied at three after two periods, but they scored three times in the third to get the win. The Devils out shot New York by a total of 35-20, won 45.2% of the face-offs, and went 3-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bratt, Hischier, Hughes (3), and Mercer, while Markstrom stopped 17 out of 20 shots, which was an .850 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3 and the Panthers by a score of 5-1. The Devils have won four games in a row and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 66 points. New Jersey has scored 2.52 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led NJ with 14 goals and 34 assists, while Nico Hischier has added 21 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jake Allen, who is 12-15-1 with a 2.64 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season. 

Red Wings vs Devils Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they will be without Dylan Larkin for this one. The Red Wings are 17-10-4 on the road this year, while the Devils are 16-13-2 at home. New Jersey has won four games in a row and they have scored 15 goals in their last three. The Devils are red hot right now, but they have also taken advantage of a weak schedule. I am still not sold on the NJ offense, especially against a solid defensive team, so I will take the Red Wings here.

David Racey's Pick: Red Wings ML