New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions April 16th 2025

New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings April 16th 2025

Betting on today’s Red Wings and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Red Wings come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.

Detroit vs. New Jersey Key Information

• Teams: Red Wings at Devils
• Where: Prudential Center Newark
• Date: Wednesday, April 16th
• Betting Odds DET -122 | NJ +103 O/U 5.5

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The Red Wings Can Win If…

Detroit improved to 38-35-7 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.

After allowing a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second to secure the win. Both of the Red Wings’ goals came on the power play, with Dylan Larkin finding the net each time.

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted two power-play goals in the second, bringing his season total to 6 and 7 goals. Larkin took 4 shots on goal, while the Red Wings managed 23 shots as a team.

Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, with Alex DeBrincat adding his 4th assist. The Red Wings had 15 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Red Wings will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they gave up the first goal but didn’t allow another, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

• Detroit will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 2-1 over their past three games. In these games, they have a 2-1 record vs the puck line and an over-under mark of 2-1.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Red Wings have gone 5-5 straight up. Their record vs the puck line sits at 5-5 in these matchups, while posting a 5-5 over-under mark.

The Devils Can Win If…

New Jersey’s record dropped to 42-32-7 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

All three of Calgary’s goals came in the third period. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite taking 22 shots on goal. The Devils struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.

New Jersey failed to score in any period, including on their power play opportunities. This marks the first time this season that the Devils have been held scoreless.

Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Devils have gone 1-2 straight up. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 0-3 and an over-under mark of 1-1-1.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Devils have gone 5-5 straight up. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 3-7, in addition to an over-under mark of 5-4-1.

The Lean

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Devils to secure a victory over the Red Wings at home. With the moneyline currently set at +103, I’m locking in my bet on the Devils straight-up.

Our projections have the Devils pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Devils, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Daily NHL Picks & Predictions

As the NHL regular season wraps up, the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings find themselves on very different trajectories. The Devils are headed to the postseason for the second time in three years, while the Red Wings are preparing for another early summer after officially missing the playoffs for the ninth straight season.

Devils Lock In Playoff Spot, Prioritize Health

After clinching third place in the Metropolitan Division, the New Jersey Devils (42-32-7, 91 points) will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. With their position set, the team is shifting focus to one thing: staying healthy.

New Jersey snapped a three-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over the Boston Bruins. But the victory came at a cost. Left winger Ondrej Palat exited the game after blocking two shots in the first period. While X-rays were negative, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Palat will sit out the season finale as a precaution.

“We’ve got a number of guys banged up. The priority is making smart decisions so we’re not putting anyone in harm’s way,” said Keefe.

The Devils were already resting several players on Tuesday, including Paul Cotter, who served the first of a two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Adam Pelech of the Islanders. More lineup changes are expected for Wednesday’s matchup.

Red Wings Fall Short Again

Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings (38-35-7, 83 points) continue to struggle in their quest to return to postseason relevance. Their 6-4 win over the Dallas Stars on Monday wasn’t enough to extend their season, as they were eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday when the Montreal Canadiens picked up a point in an overtime loss to Toronto.

This marks Detroit’s ninth consecutive season without playoff hockey, the longest drought in franchise history. It’s a sharp contrast to their prior legacy of 25 straight playoff appearances.

Despite a promising 9-1-1 run between January 23 and February 25 that put them in the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot, the Red Wings collapsed down the stretch, going 8-13-1 the rest of the way.

“We had a clear goal coming into this season,” said winger Lucas Raymond, who scored Monday’s game-winner. “We weren’t able to do it and now it’s about looking at ourselves and figuring out how to take that next step.”

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What’s Next for Both Teams?

• Devils: Fine-tune strategies and manage health before a tough first-round series against a strong Hurricanes team. Expect a makeshift lineup for their regular-season finale.
• Red Wings: Enter offseason mode with big decisions ahead — including roster upgrades and potential changes in coaching or development.

Final Thoughts

The final regular-season clash between the Devils and Red Wings may lack playoff implications, but it highlights the importance of timing, team-building, and strategy. While New Jersey is focused on postseason success, Detroit continues to chase the consistency required to reach that stage.

As the puck drops Wednesday night in Newark, the Devils will be playing it safe, and the Red Wings will be playing for pride — and perhaps, for a preview of next season’s redemption.