In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Golden Knights Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
The Golden Knights have 41 points this season with a 16-6-9 record, and are 9-22 ATS and 13-16 in over/under. They have a 7-4-4 home record and a 9-2-5 road record and are sitting 1st in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road win over the Blue Jackets, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road overtime win against the Flyers, a 4-5 road shootout loss against the Islanders, and a 3-2 road overtime win against the Rangers.
Offensively, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.06 goals per game and are scoring 24.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.81 goals per game and are killing 82.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jack Eichel leads the Golden Knights with 41 points and 29 assists, while Tomas Hertl leads the team in goals with 13. Akira Schmid is the starting goalie for the Golden Knights, and he has a 11-2-4 record, with 2.33 GAA and .903 SV%. Adin Hill is the backup goalie and he has a 10-2-0 record, with 2.73 GAA and .888 SV%.
New Jersey Devils Preview
The Devils have 37 points this season with a 18-14-1 record, and are 13-20 ATS and 15-16 in over/under. They have a 10-6-1 home record and an 8-8-0 road record and are sitting 6th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 1-2 home loss to the Canucks, and their previous three games were a 4-1 home win against the Ducks, an 8-4 home win against the Lightning, and a 4-3 road win against the Senators.
Offensively, the Devils are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring 21.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.12 goals per game and are killing 75.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with 29 points and 23 assists, while Timo Meier leads the team in goals with 11. Jake Allen is the starting goalie for the Devils, and he has a 9-7-0 record, with 2.60 GAA and .907 SV%. Jacob Markstrom is the backup goalie and he has a 8-7-1 record, with 3.56 GAA and .874 SV%.
New Jersey Devils @ Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends: December 17, 2025
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last four games against the Devils.
- The Devils have lost six of their last seven night games.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against the Devils.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 night games.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as favorites when trailing after the second period.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 home games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Devils have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Twelve of the Devils’ last 13 road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 11 games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games as favorites against the Devils.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- William Karlsson has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites against the Devils.
- Noah Hanifin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against the Devils.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances in home games.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Paul Cotter has scored a goal in three of the Devils’ last four games.
- Brett Pesce has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with the Devils as underdogs.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in eight of the Devils’ last nine games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Nico Hischier has scored the first goal in three of the Devils’ last four games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.74%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (14).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.82%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Devils vs Golden Knights Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Knights won 3-0 on the road and have won their last four meetings against the Devils. Their last four meetings have gone under the total.
In this Devils vs Golden Knights Prediction, the Golden Knights are coming as -184 home favorites. The Golden Knights have more points than the Devils this season but have been weaker at home than they have been on the road. The are coming into this matchup red-hot, with a 6-1 record in their last 7 games, while on the other hand, the Devils are 2-7 in their last 9. Vegas has been better both offensively and defensively than New Jersey and has won their last three home meetings against the Devils. Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline for the home win tonight.