Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Predictions for Sunday March 8 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/08/2026, 12:05 AM ET

The Detroit Red Wings travel to Newark, New Jersey to face the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Prudential Center. The puck drops at 7:00 PM and the game will be televised on ESPN. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. For more betting analysis and predictions on the NHL slate, be sure to check out our free NHL picks for additional daily selections.

Detroit Red Wings Searching for Consistency on the Road

The Detroit Red Wings enter this matchup with a 35-21-7 overall record and have been competitive away from home with a 17-10-4 road record. However, Detroit has struggled to maintain consistency in recent games. The Red Wings recently lost to Florida 3-1 and Vegas 4-3 in overtime, but they did pick up a win over Nashville 4-2. Detroit also recently lost to Carolina 5-2 after a 2-1 overtime victory over Ottawa.

Detroit has been fairly balanced statistically this season. The Red Wings are averaging 2.95 goals per game while generating 28.2 shots per contest. Defensively they allow 2.97 goals per game and give up about 27.8 shots per night. These numbers reflect a team that tends to play in competitive games where defensive structure and timely scoring are important.

One strength for the Red Wings has been their power play. Detroit has scored 43 power play goals this season and is converting at a 22.5% rate with the man advantage. Their penalty kill has been a bit less reliable at 78.5%, but Detroit has done a solid job limiting shorthanded damage and maintaining discipline overall.

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New Jersey Devils Looking to Build Momentum at Home

The New Jersey Devils come into this matchup with a 31-29-2 overall record and a 15-13-2 record on home ice. New Jersey has shown signs of life recently despite an inconsistent season. The Devils recently won over Toronto 4-3 in a shootout, following victories over Florida 5-1 and St. Louis 3-1. They also recently lost to Pittsburgh 4-1 and Buffalo 2-1.

Offensively, the Devils have struggled at times this season. New Jersey is averaging 2.52 goals per game while producing 29.7 shots per contest. Defensively they allow 3.00 goals per game and give up 27.8 shots per game, which has been a key factor in their up-and-down record.

Despite the scoring inconsistencies, New Jersey has been fairly effective on special teams. The Devils have 31 power play goals with a 19.6% success rate and a penalty kill that operates at 79.7%. They have also scored four shorthanded goals this season while allowing none, showing their ability to capitalize on aggressive penalty killing.

Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils Pick

Pick: Detroit Red Wings Moneyline

Detroit has been the more consistent team overall this season and has the advantage in both offensive production and overall record. The Red Wings have also been solid on the road and have shown the ability to win tight games. While New Jersey has played better recently, Detroit’s balanced offense and stronger season-long performance give them the edge in this matchup.

Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils Total Pick

Pick: Take the Under if the total is set at 6

I lean toward the under in this matchup because both teams have played several close, lower-scoring games recently. Detroit averages just under three goals per game while New Jersey averages just over two and a half. With both defenses capable of limiting chances and neither offense being extremely explosive, I expect a fairly controlled game.

Final Score Prediction: Detroit Red Wings 3, New Jersey Devils 2

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.