Calgary Flames @ New Jersey Devils - March 20, 2025

Alright, folks, gather ’round because we’ve got a classic showdown on our hands. The Calgary Flames are heading to the Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils in what promises to be an intriguing clash. With both teams looking for a crucial victory, let’s break down what we can expect from this matchup.

First off, oddsmakers have set the Devils as -135 moneyline favorites, and honestly, I can see why. They’ve been on a bit of a roll lately with a solid record of 37-26-6. Just last game, they edged out the Blue Jackets 2-1 – a result that had bettors smiling if they backed New Jersey at -117. Their defense has been pretty impressive too; with a save percentage hovering around 90.4% and an excellent penalty kill rate at 82.72%, they know how to keep pucks out of their net.

Now let’s talk about their offense. The Devils average just under three goals per game (2.955), and while their shooting percentage sits at 10.67%, it’s clear they’re not afraid to take shots (averaging nearly 28.5 per game). Plus, their power play has been effective enough at 27.37%. If they get those opportunities against Calgary’s struggling penalty kill (73.98%), you can bet they’ll capitalize.

On the flip side, we have the Flames with a record of 31-25-11 – not terrible but definitely not where they want to be either. They’ve struggled recently, going just 3-7 in their last ten games and failing to cover the spread in four of their last five outings. However, there was some glimmer of hope when they pulled off a stunning upset against the Rangers last time out with a scoreline that favored them at +239 on the moneyline.

The Flames’ offensive stats tell another story though; they’re averaging only 2.545 goals per game with an unimpressive shooting percentage of just under 9%. Their power play is also lagging behind New Jersey’s at only 21.47%. Given these numbers, it’s hard to see them lighting up the scoreboard against a stout Devils defense tonight.

Now let’s get into my predictions for this one: I believe New Jersey will walk away victorious here as they’ve shown more consistency and depth in recent games compared to Calgary’s struggles. However, I think Calgary will manage to cover the spread despite losing due to their knack for keeping things close even when they’re underdogs—if history has taught me anything about betting rituals!

As for totals? With both teams’ scoring averages being relatively low and given that both squads have hit UNDER quite frequently lately (especially Calgary), I’m expecting this one will stay under that total of 5.5 goals.

So there you have it: New Jersey wins outright but watch for Calgary to cover that spread while keeping this one low-scoring! Bet smart and may your wagers be ever in your favor!