Devils vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - March 20

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The New Jersey Devils (37-26-6) square off against the Calgary Flames (31-25-11) at Prudential Center on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a vistory. The Devils knocked off the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in their most recent game, while the Flames are coming off a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.

Over the last 10 contests, the Flames are 3-4-3 while putting up 19 goals against 26 goals given up. On 26 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (19.2%).

Devils vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Devils 4, Flames 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Devils (-175)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Devils (-1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils (37-26-6 overall) have a 4-6-10 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • New Jersey has 23 points (9-7-5) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the seven games this season the Devils recorded only one goal, they've finished 0-5-2 (two points).
  • New Jersey has taken five points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-8-1 record).
  • The Devils have scored more than two goals in 44 games (35-6-3, 73 points).
  • In the 17 games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 23 points after finishing 11-5-1.
  • In the 44 games when it outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 26-16-2 (54 points).
  • The Devils have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 11-10-4 (26 points).

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have earned a record of 6-11-17 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 31-25-11.
  • Calgary has earned 31 points (11-2-9) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • Across the 12 games this season the Flames ended with just one goal, they have earned seven points.
  • Calgary has earned 10 points (3-9-4 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Flames have earned 56 points in their 35 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in 29 games and picked up 33 points with a record of 13-9-7.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 20-7-5 (45 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 11-15-6 to register 28 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank Devils AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
14th 2.97 Goals Scored 2.54 32nd
4th 2.57 Goals Allowed 2.91 14th
12th 28.6 Shots 28.7 10th
5th 26.6 Shots Allowed 29 24th
4th 27.37% Power Play % 21.47% 19th
3rd 82.72% Penalty Kill % 74.49% 26th

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