New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 11/22/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-110) Red Wings (-110)

Little Caesars Arena is the site where the Detroit Red Wings (8-6-3) will meet the New Jersey Devils (8-7-1) on Wednesday. The odds on this game have the Devils at -110 while the Red Wings are at -110. The over/under comes in at 7.

The New Jersey Devils were on the losing side of the ice with a 5-3 loss to the Rangers in their previous contest . The Devils offense didn't overly impress in the defeat. For the outing, they converted 3 of the 33 shots they tried. They also had 1 power play attempt and were able to net 1 goal. New Jersey amassed 6 mins in the box for this game.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have 57 power play tries (23rd in professional hockey) and have a total of 13 goals in those attempts. The Devils thus far have had 487 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .875. New Jersey has taken 521 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.3%. While playing at even strength, the Devils have conceded 48 goals while having 36 themselves. New Jersey has compiled 59 power play opportunities and they have notched 23 goals during those chances, garnering them a rate of 38.98%. For the season, they have earned 17 points and their points % is .531. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the New Jersey Devils have earned 59 goals (12th in pro hockey) so far this year and have allowed 61.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Vitek Vanecek. Over the course of his time in hockey, Vanecek has 73 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .545. His save percentage currently is .907 during his 7,987 mins on the ice. Vanecek has had 3,804 shots taken against him and has amassed 3,451 total saves. The opposition has notched 353 goals versus Vanecek in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.65. He has accumulated a record of 81-37-14 and he has started in 134 games. Vanecek has been involved in 143 matchups throughout his hockey career.

Their last time out, Detroit opposed the Maple Leafs in a matchup where the Red Wings took the defeat by a mark of 3-2. The Red Wings earned 2 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

Detroit has taken 527 shots (18th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.57%, while allowing the opposition 514 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 78.79% on their opponents 66 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.9%. They have a total of 70 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 20.00%. The Red Wings are sitting with 47 goals at even strength and 14 goals (10th in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 57 goals to be scored by way of 43 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Detroit Red Wings have earned 61 goals, 19 points, and a points percentage of .559.

For the opposition you are likely to see Ville Husso in net. Teams are averaging 2.98 goals per game and he has yielded 352 goals in total. Husso's quality start percentage comes out to 49.6% and he has 59 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has been a starter 119 contests and has racked up 7,076 minutes. Husso has compiled a career record of 66-38-15 and has been in net for 123 games. He has a tally of 3,260 saves out of 3,612 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .903.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New Jersey (-110)

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