New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/11

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The New Jersey Devils will travel to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings. This NHL regular-season game is set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Devils come into this game with a record of 40-36-3 under head coach Sheldon Keefe. They rank 13th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Red Wings, led by head coach Todd McLellan, hold a record of 41-29-9. They sit 9th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Devils vs Red Wings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings MoneyLine -145, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine +123

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had a mix of results recently. They lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2, with Jack Hughes scoring one of the goals. The team managed only 21 shots on goal and couldn’t capitalize on power plays.

In a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Devils fell 5-1. Cody Glass was the lone goal scorer for the Devils. Despite outshooting the Flyers, the team struggled defensively, allowing five goals.

The Devils did secure a solid 3-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens. Jack Hughes contributed two assists, and Jacob Markstrom made 18 saves for a shutout. This performance highlighted their potential when both offense and defense click.

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a victory against the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 6-3. Dylan Larkin was a standout, scoring three goals and adding an assist.

The Red Wings fell short in their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, losing 4-3. They had 37 shots on goal, but it wasn’t enough to outscore their opponent. Justin Faulk had a strong performance, scoring two goals.

In the game against the Minnesota Wild, the Red Wings lost 5-4. Despite the loss, Patrick Kane contributed with a goal and an assist. The team managed 24 shots on goal and 18 hits during the game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Detroit Red Wings are favored in this game with a moneyline of -145. The New Jersey Devils are the underdogs with a moneyline of +123. Based on the odds and the Red Wings’ slightly better skater and goaltending stats, the pick is for the Detroit Red Wings to win the game.

The over/under line is set at 6.5, with the under at -120. Both teams have strong defensive stats, with the Red Wings having allowed 221 goals and the Devils 228. Considering these numbers, the recommendation is to take the under 6.5 for this game.