Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 3/20/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (+120) Devils (-144)

The New Jersey Devils (37-26-6) will take on the Calgary Flames (31-25-11) at Prudential Center on Thursday. The line on this contest has Calgary at +120 and New Jersey is opening at -144. The over/under is set at 6.

The Calgary Flames will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 2-1 win over the Rangers in their previous game. The Flames didn't have their best offensive outing in the win. For the game, they converted 2 of the 35 shots they looked to score on. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. Calgary accrued 4 minutes in the box in this contest.

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Calgary Flames opponents have totaled 196 power play tries (11th in the NHL) and have earned 51 goals in those attempts. The Flames so far have had 1,943 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .900. Calgary has attempted 1,930 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.8%. While at even strength, the Flames have allowed 144 goals while earning 129 on offense. Calgary has accumulated 191 power play chances and they have scored 41 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 21.47%. For the year, they sit with 73 points and their points percentage is .545. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Calgary Flames have racked up 170 goals (32nd in hockey) so far this season and have surrendered 195.

The man protecting the net in this game is Dustin Wolf. During his career on the ice, Wolf has compiled 31 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .544. His save percentage currently is at .907 in his 1,112 mins played. Wolf has had 1,703 shot attempts against him and has recorded 1,545 total saves. Opponents have tallied 158 goals against Wolf in his career and his goals against average is 8.53. He has amassed an overall record of 30-21-6 and he started in 57 games. Wolf has taken the ice for 59 games during his hockey career.

In their last outing, New Jersey opposed the Blue Jackets in an outing where the Devils got the win by a tally of 2-1. They had 1 attempt on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Devils had 2 goals out of the 20 shots on goal they were seeking.

New Jersey has tried 1,971 shots (10th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.40%, while allowing their opponents 1,839 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.72% on the other teams 191 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.4%. They have a tally of 190 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 27.37%. The Devils have 153 goals at even strength and 52 goals (3rd in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 177 goals to be scored by of a combination of 144 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the New Jersey Devils have accounted for 205 goals, 80 points, in addition to a points percentage of .580.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Jacob Markstrom between the pipes. Opponents are averaging 2.93 goals/game and he has yielded 1,364 goals altogether. Markstrom's quality start percentage is 53.0% and he has accumulated 270 quality starts in his pro career. He has been a starter 509 games and his ice time sits at 27,955 minutes. Markstrom has accumulated a career mark of 237-209-62 and has been in goal for 526 games. He has tallied 13,536 saves out of 14,900 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .908.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New Jersey (-144)

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