Ninety-two points on the board jumps off the page for the Detroit Red Wings, and this NHL clash brings serious heat! Detroit host the New Jersey Devils on Wed, 14 Oct, 9:00 am AEDT in a high-tempo showdown between two hungry sides.

Detroit put together 41 wins across 82 games last season, whereas New Jersey picked up 42 wins from their 82 outings. If you are hunting for top nhl picks this week, the numbers say we are in for an exceptionally tight contest on the ice.

Who Wins The Head To Head?

The head-to-head market is dead even, but the recent market moves tell a compelling story. Detroit Red Wings have firmed from 1.95→1.9 (firmed), showing steady backing, while New Jersey Devils have drifted from 1.85→1.9 (drifted) to leave both teams at identical 1.9 win odds.

Looking at the ladder record, Detroit generated 241 goals while conceding 258 opponent goals, holding a 0.561 points percentage. New Jersey managed 230 goals for and 254 opponent goals against with a 0.53 points percentage. Detroit's higher overall tally of 92 points gives the home team a big tick in season-long consistency.

Win (Inc. OT)Odds correct as at 2:14 pm AEDT. Odds can change.
Our tipDetroit Red Wings1.90New Jersey Devils1.90
Solid tickOur tip: Detroit Red Wings. Detroit's 92 points and 0.561 points percentage top New Jersey, with market momentum pushing them from 1.95→1.9 (firmed).

Tipped at $1.90 (1:14 pm AEDT). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.

2Season avg goals for2.5
2.8Season avg goals against3.5
20%Season win rate50%
30%Points percentage50%
21.1%Power play22.2%
70%Penalty kill63.6%
89%Save percentage87.2%

Leading scorers

Detroit Red Wings. Alex DeBrincat (RW) 2G 3A, Viktor Arvidsson (LW) 3G 1A, Lucas Raymond (LW) 0G 4A

New Jersey Devils. Jack Hughes (C) 1G 3A, Jesper Bratt (W) 1G 3A, Luke Evangelista (RW) 2G 1A

Puck Line Advantage

The puck line sits at 1.5 goals, with Detroit Red Wings +1.5 available at 1.35 and New Jersey Devils -1.5 priced at 3.2.

With Detroit racking up 241 goals across their 82 games and maintaining a strong points percentage, getting a +1.5 goal buffer at home rates a real chance to keep things secure in what shapes up as a tight battle.

Puck LineOdds correct as at 2:14 pm AEDT. Odds can change.
Our tipDetroit Red Wings +1.51.35New Jersey Devils -1.53.20
Big tickOur tip: Detroit Red Wings +1.5. Detroit produced 241 goals in 82 games, making the +1.5 goal start at home a strong statistical edge.

Tipped at $1.35 (1:14 pm AEDT). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Puck line context

Season goal difference per game, set against this match's puck line. The marker is the margin that covers.

Detroit Red Wingsavg -0.8vs -1.5
-30.7
New Jersey Devilsavg -1vs 1.5
-30.7
-0.8Goal diff / game-1
1Expected goal diff / game0.6
55.9%5-on-5 shot share61.3%