New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 13, 2026
The New Jersey Devils will travel to Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday night for an Eastern Conference matchup against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 PM with national television coverage available on ESPN. New Jersey comes into this game 2-3 this season, looking to get on track. Detroit returns home looking to get things moving in the right direction after a difficult start to the season. The Red Wings will be back at home on Tuesday, 1-3-1 this year, riding a 2-game skid following a shootout loss to Montreal on Sunday. Detroit is listed as a slight -115 favorite, while New Jersey comes in at -105. The total is set at 6 goals. Follow all the latest action with our NHL Picks.
New Jersey looks to even their record
The New Jersey Devils come into Tuesday night averaging 2.2 goals on 37.8 shots per game, though they have scored four total goals across their last three losses. Defensively, New Jersey has been just as bad, allowing 3.6 goals per game, and they've given up 15 goals across their last three losses. Jack Hughes leads the New Jersey offense this season with five points and four assists. Jesper Bratt is second on the roster with four points this season. Luke Evangelista and Nico Hischier are both tied for third on the team with three points this season, and they have both scored a team-high two goals.
Nico Daws struggled in the net for New Jersey last time out, giving up three goals on 19 shots to post an .842 save percentage in just over 58 minutes on the ice. Arseny Gritsyuk was the only offensive threat for New Jersey last time out, scoring one goal. Jack Hughes also recorded one assist in nearly 21 minutes on the ice.
Key Injury Report for New Jersey:
- Connor Brown (IR) - Oct 15
- Nick Bjugstad (IR-LT) - Jan 19
- Seamus Casey (IR-NR) - Nov 21
Detroit is desperate for the home win
The Detroit Red Wings offense has been below average this season, averaging two goals on 32.8 shots per game, and they have scored five goals across their last four losses. Defensively, Detroit is struggling as well, allowing 2.8 goals on 25.4 shots per game. Alex DeBrincat is leading Detroit this season with five points. Lucas Raymond is tied for second on the roster with four points, and he leads the team with four assists this season. Viktor Arvidsson has also scored four points this year and leads the team with three goals
Daniil Tarasov was phenomenal for Detroit last time out, giving up no goals on 30 shots in regulation before allowing the game-winning goal in the shootout.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
- JT Compher (IR) - Oct 13
- Mason Appleton (IR) - Oct 26
- Marco Kasper (IR) - Oct 20
- Simon Edvinsson (Out) - Oct 31
New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Prediction
Pick: New Jersey Devils
The Devils will have their work cut out for them Tuesday night as they travel to Detroit for their second game in as many days. New Jersey has plenty of talent throughout its lineup and should be able to create problems for a Detroit defense that has struggled to find consistency. The Red Wings will look to use their home ice advantage to control the pace of the game, but slowing down the Devils could prove difficult. New Jersey has the offensive depth and speed to generate scoring opportunities throughout the contest, while Detroit will need to limit mistakes in its defensive zone. The Red Wings should be competitive in front of their home crowd, but New Jersey has the weapons needed to take control when it matters most. Give the Devils the edge on the road.
Pick: Over 6
Goals could come in bunches Tuesday night as two Eastern Conference opponents square off in Detroit. New Jersey has an explosive offensive attack capable of putting pressure on opposing defenses, while the Red Wings have enough playmakers to contribute offensively as well. The Devils will be playing on consecutive nights, which could lead to defensive lapses and give Detroit additional opportunities around the net. On the other side, New Jersey should be able to exploit weaknesses in the Red Wings' defense and generate several quality scoring chances. Neither team will want to fall behind early, which could create an aggressive offensive approach from both sides. Look for the scoring to pick up as the game progresses, with both teams contributing enough goals to push this matchup over the posted total.