Red Wings vs. Devils prediction: New Jersey favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [3/8/2026]

The New Jersey Devils will face the Detroit Red Wings, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Prudential Center on Sunday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Devils a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Red Wings.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's Red Wings vs. Devils matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Red Wings vs. Devils prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Red Wings and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Devils a 51% chance of defeating the Red Wings.

According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Red Wings vs. Devils odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Red Wings	Devils
Puck Line	+1.5 (-298)	-1.5 (+240)
Moneyline	-115	-102
Total	o5.5 (-115)	u5.5 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Red Wings vs. Devils picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Devils -1.5	+240
Moneyline	Devils	-102
Total	Under 5.5	+100

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Devils to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Red Wings vs. Devils player props

Who will score a goal in Red Wings vs. Devils?

According to our model, Alex DeBrincat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Red Wings vs. Devils.

Our projections give DeBrincat a 37.3% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is a 7.9% chance of registering the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex DeBrincat	37.3%
Lucas Raymond	32.3%
Marco Kasper	24.1%
Patrick Kane	23.3%
Andrew Copp	16.0%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nico Hischier	31.7%
Jack Hughes	29.8%
Timo Meier	28.4%
Jesper Bratt	25.4%
Dawson Mercer	20.2%

First goal scorer predictions

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex DeBrincat	7.9%
Lucas Raymond	6.7%
Marco Kasper	4.9%
Patrick Kane	4.6%
Andrew Copp	2.9%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Nico Hischier	6.9%
Jack Hughes	6.0%
Timo Meier	6.0%
Jesper Bratt	4.6%
Dawson Mercer	3.7%

Red Wings vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's action between the Devils and Red Wings at Prudential Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

Conclusion

We predict the Devils, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Red Wings on Sunday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Red Wings vs. Devils insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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