Flames vs. Devils Prediction: New Jersey Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [3/20/2025]

The New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Prudential Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Devils as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Calgary-New Jersey game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Devils with a win probability of 60% and the Flames with 40%."

For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Flames vs. Devils predictions page.

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Flames vs. Flames Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Flames and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Devils a 60% chance of defeating the Flames.

According to our model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.

Flames vs. Devils Odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Flames	Devils
Puck Line	+1.5 (-180)	-1.5 (+160)
Moneyline	+146	-165
Total	o5.5 (+114)	u5.5 (-130)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Flames vs. Devils Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Flames vs. Devils matchup is on the puck line.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Flames vs. Devils Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Flames vs. Devils?

According to our model, New Jersey's Timo Meier is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Devils.

Our projections give Meier an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Devils star is a 38.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Nazem Kadri	6.0%
Yegor Sharangovich	5.0%
Matthew Coronato	4.1%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Timo Meier	8.8%
Nico Hischier	7.7%
Jesper Bratt	6.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nazem Kadri	29.6%
Yegor Sharangovich	25.5%
Matthew Coronato	20.8%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Timo Meier	38.6%
Nico Hischier	34.9%
Jesper Bratt	31.2%

Flames vs. Devils Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's action between the Devils and Flames at Prudential Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Flames vs. Devils matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict the Devils, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Flames on Thursday.

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