Golden Knights vs Devils Prediction
You can talk yourself into the Devils, as they’ve won six of their last eight games and have one of the most aggressive offenses in the NHL. The problem is we’re not getting enough bang for our buck. The Golden Knights are too good and consistent to turn down at home with a low price. Vegas is top 10 in goals scored per game and goals against. Also top 10 in shots per game and shots against.
The Golden Knights are one of the most balanced teams in the league and not a group I’m going to bet against as long as the price is fair. Give me some real plus money and the Devils get my attention. At this pick-em price, I’m rolling with the Golden Knights on Friday night.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils beat the Stars, lost to the Avs, and they play the Oilers next. The Devils have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The New Jersey Devils average 3.31 goals per game and are scoring on 17.5 percent of their power-play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 7 goals, Jack Hughes has 10 assists, and Timo Meier has 47 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 2.92 goals per game and are killing 72.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Nico Daws has allowed 11 goals on 86 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 25 goals on 220 shots.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights lost to the Blue Jackets, beat the Senators, and they play the Bruins next. The Golden Knights have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.57 goals per game and are scoring on 25.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Stone leads Vegas with 8 goals, Jack Eichel has 13 assists, and Tomas Hertl has 33 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.79 goals per game and are killing 67.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Carter Hart has allowed 22 goals on 198 shots, and Adin Hill has allowed 16 goals on 153 shots.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Devils have lost seven of their last eight day games following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Devils.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as an underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in each of their last four games against the Devils when trailing after the first period.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last six day games.
- The Devils have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 13 day games.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as road underdogs following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have lost the second period in each of their last eight games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Devils and Golden Knights have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last six Friday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances.
- Victor Olofsson has scored at least one goal in five of his last six home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jeremy Lauzon has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Mantha has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against former teams.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Devils’ last eight days’ games.
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (67.65%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (76).
- The New Jersey Devils have recorded the largest margin of victory in a home game this season (6 goals vs. the Rangers on October 15).