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Devils vs Flames Prediction & Odds - 3/20/2025

New Jersey Devils vs. Calgary Flames prediction: who will win?

For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 67.5% chance of defeating the Flames.

New Jersey Devils: 67.5% win probability

Strong defensive unit (178 goals against, 6th best in league)
Consistent home performance (37 wins in 69 games, 0.536 win percentage)
Recent momentum (WLWWW in last 5 games)

Calgary Flames: 32.5% win probability

Struggling offense (173 goals scored, bottom third in league)
Poor road record (31 wins in 67 games, 0.462 win percentage)
Inconsistent form (WLLLW in last 5 games, showing volatility)

At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.

New Jersey Devils vs. Calgary Flames odds

Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the New Jersey Devils host the Calgary Flames at home on Thursday, March 20.

	New Jersey Devils	Calgary Flames
Moneyline	-178 (via Caesars Sportsbook)	+158 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

New Jersey Devils vs. Calgary Flames preview

The Devils are riding high on home ice at the Prudential Center, having won four of their last five games while showing remarkable defensive prowess - they've only allowed seven goals across those victories.

Calgary's offense has hit a rough patch lately, managing just 1.9 goals per game in their last ten outings, though Nazem Kadri's recent performance against the Rangers shows he's still got that scoring touch.

The Devils' defensive unit will be tested, playing without key blueliners Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler, but Jake Allen's impressive 45-save showing against Columbus suggests their last line of defense remains solid.

While the Flames have historically had the Devils' number - winning seven of their last ten meetings - they're facing the challenge of playing their third game in four nights across three different cities.

Keep an eye on Devils' forwards Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt, who've both hit the 20-goal mark and seem to be clicking at just the right time.

The Flames' Matt Coronato has been a bright spot in their struggling offense, notching his 17th goal of the season in their last outing.

This matchup pits Calgary's league-worst scoring offense against New Jersey's top-5 defensive unit, setting up what could be quite the tactical chess match.

With Jacob Markstrom facing his former team between the pipes for New Jersey, there's an extra layer of intrigue to what's shaping up to be a classic defense-first hockey battle.

Key stats

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Devils sit 6th in Eastern Conference with 80 points from 69 games, while Flames hold 10th in Western with 73 points from 67 games
2
Devils show stronger recent form with WLWWW compared to Flames' WLLLW pattern
3
Devils maintain a positive goal difference of +28 (206 GF, 178 GA), while Flames struggle at -24 (173 GF, 197 GA)
4
Devils have won 37 games this season versus Flames' 31 victories, despite playing just 2 more matches