The New Jersey Devils (7-4-2) visit the Calgary Flames (5-4-1) Friday with puck drop from Scotiabank Saddledome scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Devils vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season
The Devils scored a decisive 6-0 win over the Vancuver Canucks Wednesday as a +102 road underdog, staying Under the 7-goal total. Six Devils scored a goal and goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped all 20 shots. Center Nico Hischier earned first-star honors with a goal and 2 assists.
Calgary suffered its fourth straight loss Wednesday night, losing 5-1 to the Utah Hockey Club and staying Under the 6.5 goal total. Calgary has been outscored 19-6 in the 4-game skid. Right-winger Anthony Mantha netted the team’s only goal vs. Utah.
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Devils at Flames odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 12:18 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Devils -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Flames +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+145) | Flames +1.5 (-175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Devils at Flames projected goalies
Jacob Markstrom (5-3-1, 2.68 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Dustin Wolf (3-2-0, 3.19 GAA, .907 SV%)
Markstrom is 3-1-1 over his last 5 starts and achieved his fourth shutout in the last 3 seasons on Wednesday. While he’s performing better than his career 2.72 GAA, he is 5-9-0 against the Flames, with a 3.44 GAA and .893 SV% in 14 games.
The 23-year-old Wolf started the season 3-0, but has lost his last 2 starts. He allowed 7 total goals in his first 3 starts, but 9 in the last 2, resulting in a 4.58 GAA. In his only career start against the Devils, he gave up 3 goals on 29 shots.
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Devils at Flames picks and predictions
Prediction
Devils 5, Flames 2
Moneyline
PASS.
There is better value on the Devils’ spread.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET DEVILS -1.5 (+145).
The Devils have triumphed in 3 of their last 4 matchups against the Flames, including a 4-2 victory during their last visit to the Saddledome. New Jersey has won their last 2 road games in Calgary, reflecting their strong away performance from 2023 when they went 21-18-2. In contrast, the Flames were 21-19-1 at home last season.
Calgary’s goaltending has faltered of late, allowing 5 goals in each of the past 3 games. Additionally, Calgary’s offense has been limited, scoring 2 goals or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games. With New Jersey netting 6 goals in each of their last 2 games, including that 6-0 win over the Canucks, the Flames may find it challenging to mount a comeback if they fall behind early.
Over/Under
BET OVER 6.5 (-110).
Two of the last 3 meetings in Calgary between the teams has exceeded the goal total, with 8 goals scored in the last meeting in February. New Jersey has gone Over this total in 5 of their last 6 Games.
Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league for goals against average, with their goalies allowing 4 or more goals in 4 straight Games. Wolf has struggled recently, giving up 9 goals on his last 62 shots.
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