Red Wings vs Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Todd Cordell - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Todd Cordell • Betting Analyst +12 years betting experience
Updated: Mar 8, 2026 , 12:04 PM ET • 3 min read

Our Red Wings vs. Devils predictions expect a solid offensive showing from New Jersey defenseman Luke Hughes.

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Mar 08 • 7:00 PM ET
DET
44 %
NJ
56 %
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Photo By - Reuters Connect. Luke Hughes skates during warm-ups before a game against the Maple Leafs.

Luke Hughes has logged more minutes than anybody on the roster since returning to the lineup.

My Red Wings vs. Devils predictions and NHL picks expect that usage to translate to at least a couple of shots against Detroit.

Red Wings vs Devils prediction

Red Wings vs Devils best bet: Luke Hughes Over 1.5 shots (-160)

Luke Hughes has generated shots with great efficiency since returning from injury. He has played four games and recorded 2+ shots on target in each, averaging 3.5 per game.

He leads the New Jersey Devils in 5-on-5 ice time since returning, while trailing only Timo Meier in shot attempts. 

His success at 5-on-5 is very important in this matchup. The Detroit Red Wings are very disciplined, taking more penalty minutes per game than only seven teams.

The Devils are unlikely to get a lot of power-play opportunities in this spot, making even-strength prowess that much more important.

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Red Wings vs Devils same-game parlay

Timo Meier leads the Devils — by a mile — in shot attempts, shots on goal, scoring chances, high-danger chances, and expected goals over their six games since the Olympics. Generating a ton of opportunities and playing big minutes alongside Nico Hischier, he’s a likely candidate to hit the scoresheet.

Marco Kasper has averaged 2.2 shots on 4.2 attempts over his last 15 games. With Dylan Larkin set to miss this one with an injury, the young center will have more opportunity to land on his lap.

Red Wings vs Devils SGP

  • Luke Hughes Over 1.5 shots
  • Timo Meier Over 0.5 points
  • Marco Kasper Over 1.5 shots

Red Wings vs Devils odds

  • Moneyline: Red Wings +100 | Devils -120
  • Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 (-250) | Devils -1.5 (+205)
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5

Red Wings vs Devils trend

Luke Hughes has averaged 2.4 shots over his last 10 home games. Find more NHL betting trends for Red Wings vs. Devils.

How to watch Red Wings vs Devils

Location Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Date Sunday, March 8, 2026
Puck drop 7:00 p.m. ET
TV ESPN

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Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.

When not writing about sports betting, Todd stays busy analyzing the New Jersey Devils with a fine-tooth comb for InfernalAccess, his Devils-centric blog. Todd attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2014 with a diploma in print journalism.

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