New Jersey Devils vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/19

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The New Jersey Devils will visit the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome for an NHL regular season game. The Devils hold a record of 24-22-2 this season. They are led by head coach Sheldon Keefe and play in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

The Flames, with a record of 21-23-4, will host the game. Ryan Huska is their head coach, and they are part of the Western Pacific Division. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+ at 9:00 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Devils vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -126, Calgary Flames MoneyLine +104

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken with Nico Hischier scoring twice. However, they also faced a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, with Timo Meier scoring their only goal.

The Devils’ offensive power is evident with 124 goals this season, ranking 25th in the league. Their top skater, Nico Hischier, has 37 points in 48 games. Jesper Bratt follows closely with 36 points in the same number of games.

On defense, Jacob Markstrom has been a key player for the Devils in goal. He has made 576 saves in 25 games, with 12 wins and 11 losses. The team ranks 14th in goals against with 143 this season.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have shown a strong performance in their recent games. They secured a 4-2 win against the New York Islanders with only 19 shots on goal. Kevin Bahl stood out with two assists, while Dustin Wolf made 28 saves on 30 shots.

In their game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Flames won 3-1 with a power play goal. Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich both contributed with a goal and an assist. The Flames matched the Blackhawks with 23 shots on goal each.

Against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Flames fell short in a 5-3 loss. Despite the loss, they scored all three goals on the power play. Dustin Wolf faced a tough challenge, making 38 saves on 42 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -126. Given the Devils’ strong performance in shots on goal, ranking 5th, they are likely to edge out the Flames. The projected score is Devils 4, Flames 3, suggesting a close game but a win for the Devils.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the under slightly favored at -121. Considering the projected total score of 7, taking the over at -102 seems reasonable. Both teams have shown the ability to score, so the game could surpass the set line.