Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 2/8/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (+114) Devils (-137)

Prudential Center is the location where the New Jersey Devils (25-20-3) will attempt to defeat the Calgary Flames (23-22-5) on Thursday. The moneyline on this contest has the Flames at +114 while the Devils are priced at -137. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Calgary Flames came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-1 win over the Bruins in the last game they played. Calgary recorded 23 penalty minutes for this contest. In addition, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to net 2 goals. The Flames had a impressive offensive performance in the win. In the game, they converted 4 of the 29 shots they attempted.

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Calgary Flames opponents have earned 151 power play opportunities (21st in the NHL) and have come away with 24 goals in those chances. The Flames have had 1,488 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .898. Calgary has attempted 1,571 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.7%. At even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 128 goals while getting 130 themselves. Calgary steps onto the ice with 156 power play chances and they have tallied 23 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 14.74%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 51 points and their points percentage is .510. When talking about scoring goals, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 153 goals (15th in the NHL) for the year and have given up 152.

The player in the crease for this game is Jacob Markstrom. The opposition has scored 1,210 goals against Markstrom in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.71. Markstrom has been involved in 467 matchups over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is .910 during his 26,815 minutes in the crease. He has a record of 207-186-57 and he has started in 450 games. Over the course of his pro career, Markstrom has 238 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .529. Markstrom has seen 13,388 shots taken against him and has accrued 12,178 total saves.

In their last outing, New Jersey opposed the Avalanche in an outing where the Devils earned a win by a final of 5-3. They had 3 chances on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Devils recorded 5 goals of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking.

New Jersey has put up 1,492 shots (19th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.13%, while allowing the opposition 1,437 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.81% on the other teams 151 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 88.2%. They have a total of 143 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 25.17%. The Devils have earned 130 goals at even strength and 36 goals (10th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 170 goals to be scored by way of 138 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the New Jersey Devils have tallied 166 goals, 53 points, and a points percentage of .552.

Across the ice you will find Nico Daws protecting the goal. Daws has compiled a career record of 13-16-1 and has participated in 33 contests. Daws' quality start percentage comes out to 32.3% and he has made 10 quality starts in his pro career. He has tallied 765 stops out of the 856 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .894. His opponents are averaging 3.19 goals per contest and he has yielded 91 goals overall. He has been a starter 31 games and has racked up 1,709 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New Jersey (-137)

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