Detroit won the first meeting 5-4 in overtime on Nov. 25 and the Red Wings are 12-2 against New Jersey the last 14 meetings in Detroit. Both teams are looking to snap losing streaks with the Red Wings needing the All-Star break after four overtimes or shootouts in their last five games. The Devils lost their last two games before the break and they are 0-4 when playing on at least three days rest. Goalie Cory Schneider is 14-15-7 with a 2.71 goals-against average and .910 save percentage and the Devils have lost six of his last eight starts, including 5-2 against Washington on Thursday. New Jersey is 8-20 over its last 28 games against Atlantic Division teams and 17-35 against the Eastern Conference dating to last season. Play the Red Wings.
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NHL
New Jersey at Detroit
January 31, 2017
7:35 PM Eastern
2 units on Detroit -135 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 3.48)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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