New Jersey Devils vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 11/1/24
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Flames. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Flames. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.
NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5
This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 1st.
WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:
- Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flames to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
- We like the Flames on the moneyline (+144)
- The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Can the Devils Lock in a Win at Calgary?
With a 6-0 win over the Canucks, the Devils improved to 7-4-2 this season. New Jersey covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.
All six of the Devils’ goals came from different players, with Nico Hischier scoring first just 53 seconds into the game. New Jersey’s defense held Vancouver to 20 shots, and Jacob Markstrom stopped them all for the shutout.
New Jersey’s offense put up six goals on 22 shots in their 6-0 victory over Vancouver. The Devils had 14 giveaways but managed to score six times, with each goal coming from a different player. Nico Hischier scored his 11th goal of the season and added two assists, while Jack Hughes netted his 5th goal, which came on a power play.
Dawson Mercer scored his 3rd goal, which was a shorthanded effort. Timo Meier followed with his 5th goal of the season. Ondrej Palat and Tomas Tatar also found the net, bringing their season totals to 2 and 3 goals, respectively. The Devils finished with 9 assists in the game.
Jacob Markstrom made 20 saves with a 100% save percentage, helping the Devils secure a shutout against the Canucks. New Jersey’s defense also had 8 takeaways and 20 hits.
No Pressure for Calgary as Home Dogs
Calgary’s 5-1 road loss to the Utah Hockey Club dropped the Flames to 5-4-1 this season. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 6, and Calgary, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.
Calgary’s only goal came at 16:07 in the second period, cutting Utah’s lead to 2-1. However, Utah responded with three unanswered goals. The Flames struggled with giveaways, committing 20 in the game.
Calgary’s offense struggled in their 5-1 loss to Utah, with Anthony Mantha scoring his third goal of the season 3:53 into the second period. The Flames took 31 shots on goal but only found the net once.
Justin Kirkland picked up his fourth assist on Mantha’s goal, while MacKenzie Weegar added his second assist of the season. Calgary had 20 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Flames gave up the first goal just 4:41 into the first period and allowed another at 19:58, resulting in a 2-0 deficit. After closing the gap to 2-1 in the second, they conceded three more goals, including two on the power play. Dustin Wolf made 23 saves with a save percentage of 82.1%.