Devils vs Red Wings Prediction & Odds - 4/16/2025

The New Jersey Devils will look to maintain their playoff-ready form when they host the Detroit Red Wings in a final regular season tune-up at Prudential Center on Wednesday night.

While the Devils have secured the third seed in the Metropolitan Division with a solid 42-32-7 record, the Red Wings (38-35-7) are closing out their eighth consecutive season without playoff hockey.

The matchup presents a stark defensive contrast with New Jersey allowing just 2.67 goals per game behind Jake Allen's steady netminding, while Detroit's struggling blueline has surrendered 3.20 goals per game throughout their disappointing campaign.

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New Jersey Devils vs. Detroit Red Wings preview

The Detroit Red Wings head to Prudential Center on Wednesday night for their final road test against a Devils squad that's already locked up the third seed in the Metropolitan Division.

While New Jersey prepares for playoff hockey, Detroit faces another disappointing conclusion to a season that marks their eighth straight year without postseason action.

Both teams have struggled offensively, with the Devils averaging just 2.95 goals per game and Detroit managing only 2.87, but it's on defense where the true separation appears.

New Jersey has forged its playoff-bound identity through tight defensive play, allowing just 2.67 goals per game behind the solid Jake Allen (6.5 goals saved above average) and a blue line anchored by Kovacevic and Dillon.

The Red Wings' defensive woes (3.20 goals against per game) have undermined solid seasons from forwards Raymond, DeBrincat and Larkin, who've combined for 93 goals.

Look for the Devils to use this final tune-up to shore up their defensive structure before the real battle begins next week.

Key stats

1

The Devils sit 7th in the Eastern Conference with 91 points through 81 games, while Detroit ranks 10th with 83 points.

2

New Jersey has scored 240 goals and conceded 217 this season, giving them a +23 goal differential compared to Detroit's -23 (230 scored, 253 allowed).

3

The Devils have lost 3 of their last 5 games (WLLLW) while Detroit shows slightly better recent form at 3-2-0 (WWLLW).

4

New Jersey has won 42 games this season compared to Detroit's 38, though both teams have similar records over their last 10 games.

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