New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Prediction for Saturday, April 11, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings meet at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, with coverage on ESPN+. New Jersey sits at 40-36-3 after back-to-back losses, including a 5-2 defeat against Pittsburgh on Thursday. Detroit is 41-29-9 and just picked up a 6-3 win over Philadelphia on Thursday. The Red Wings have been uneven over the last five games, but Detroit gets this matchup at home while the Devils try to stop a short skid. Ice-cold accuracy: trust our NHL picks for New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings prediction to guide your bets.
Devils Searching for Better Finish in Net and on Special Teams
The New Jersey Devils come into this game with a 40-36-3 record and a 20-19-0 mark on the road. New Jersey is averaging 2.75 goals per game while allowing 3.08 goals per game, and that gap has made life tough in a lot of these recent matchups. In the most recent game, the Devils lost 5-2 at home against Pittsburgh after also falling 5-1 against Philadelphia two nights earlier. That means New Jersey has given up 10 goals over its last two games after posting a 3-0 road win at Montreal on April 5. Over the last five games, the Devils are 2-2-1, which shows some decent stretches, but the recent drop in form is hard to ignore.
New Jersey has plenty of talent at the top of the lineup. Jack Hughes leads the team with 73 points and 26 goals, while Jesper Bratt leads the team in assists with 48 and has also produced 20 goals. The Devils have also been solid on the power play, scoring 44 power-play goals with a 22.0 percent rate, and that New Jersey is 14-7-2 in games when it scores at least one power-play goal matters here. Still, the goaltending numbers are a concern. Jacob Markstrom has a 3.07 GAA and .883 save percentage, while Jake Allen has been sharper with a 2.74 GAA and .904 save percentage.
Injuries: Luke Hughes, D, Out. Arseny Gritsyuk, RW, Out. Brett Pesce, D, Out. Stefan Noesen, RW, IR-LT. Zack MacEwen, RW, IR-LT.
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Red Wings Lean on Home Ice and Top-End Scoring
The Detroit Red Wings enter this matchup at 41-29-9 overall and 21-15-4 at home. Detroit is averaging 2.94 goals per game and allowing 3.00 goals per game, so this is also a team that has played a lot of close games. The Red Wings are 16-5-5 in one-goal games, which says a lot about how they handle tight spots. In the most recent outing, Detroit beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Thursday. That followed a rough patch that included losses to Columbus in a shootout, Minnesota, and the Rangers. The Red Wings are 2-2-1 over the last five.
Alex DeBrincat leads the team with 83 points and 40 goals, while Lucas Raymond has 50 assists. Dylan Larkin is another major piece and had a hat trick in the win over Philadelphia. The Red Wings also have a better power play on paper than New Jersey, scoring 56 power-play goals with a 23.2 percent success rate. The penalty kill has been shaky at 77.4 percent. In net, John Gibson has been the better option with a 2.64 GAA and .904 save percentage, though his status is uncertain. If Gibson cannot go, Cam Talbot has a 3.07 GAA and .888 save percentage, which would tighten the gap between these teams.
Injuries: John Gibson, G, Day-To-Day. Mason Appleton, C, Out. Michael Rasmussen, C, Out.
New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Pick
Spread Pick for New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings
- Detroit Red Wings (4 units)
Detroit is the better side in this matchup. The Red Wings just scored six goals in their last game, and their top scorers are in stronger form entering Saturday. Detroit also owns the edge in total goals per game, power-play production, and home record, while New Jersey has dropped its last two and allowed five goals in each loss. The Devils have some dangerous scorers, but the recent defensive results and shaky goaltending numbers stand out. Even if Gibson is not available, Detroit still gets this game at home and enters with more momentum after a convincing win over Philadelphia. The previous 3-0 win by Detroit in this season series also supports the matchup edge.
Over/Under Pick for New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings
- Over (5 units)
The better total look is the over. Detroit just played a 6-3 game, and the Red Wings have allowed at least three goals in four of their last five contests. New Jersey has also been part of several high-scoring games lately, giving up five goals to Pittsburgh, five to Philadelphia, four to Montreal in a shootout, and seven to Washington over the last five. The team stats also line up with scoring chances on both sides. Detroit allows 3.00 goals per game, New Jersey allows 3.08, and neither penalty kill has been dominant. With both teams carrying dangerous power-play numbers and both defenses playing below average of late, this matchup sets up well for goals.
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