Flames vs Devils Prediction NHL Picks 2/8/24
The Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at The Prudential Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Flames vs Devils prediction.
Flames Have Won Two Games in a Row
The Flames have won two games in a row and the defense has sure been impressive the last two games. Two games ago the Chicago Blackhawks and the Flames were able to secure a 1-0 victory and in the last game against the Boston Bruins they were able to secure the 4-1 victory. Jonathan Huberdeau scored a goal and added two assists. The Flames are averaging 3.06 goals while their defense is giving up 3.04 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th. Nazem Kadri has scored 16 goals and added 26 assists so far this season. The Flames will take on the Islanders after this game.
Devils Look to Build on Last Game
The Devils faced off against the Colorado Avalanche in the last game and they were able to secure the 5-3 victory. Jesper Bratt and Erik Haula both scored a goal and added an assist. The Devils on the season are averaging 3.46 goals while their defense is giving up 3.54 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. Jesper Bratt is having a strong season scoring 20 goals and adding 32 assists so far this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has scored a goal in four of the Devils' last five games.
- Timo Meier has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances at Prudential Center.
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least one assist in each of his five previous home appearances against the Flames.
- Nico Hischier recorded an equal-career-high two goals in his last game against the Flames.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in each of the Flames' last three games against the Devils.
- Rasmus Andersson has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames' last seven games against the Devils.
- Rasmus Andersson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flames' last seven games against the Devils.
- Connor Zary ranks T1st amongst rookies for Plus/Minus (+15) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.54).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.46).
- The Calgary Flames rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.11%).
- The Calgary Flames rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.74%).
Flames vs Devils Betting Prediction
The Devils were sure impressive in the last game, but the Flames defense has also really stepped up. The Flames in the last game were able to secure the 4-1 victory and they are going to lockdown with the defense again here. The Devils are going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and that will be the difference here as the Flames are going to get the job done. Back the Flames on the money line.
