In this article we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights betting prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 17th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Devils recent form and recent player performance
- The Golden Knights recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vegas
- Recent betting trends in games played between New Jersey and Vegas
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between New Jersey and Vegas
Devils Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 32-31-4 this year after they lost to Arizona by a score of 4-1 in their last game. New Jersey cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Devils out shot Arizona by a total of 38-32 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey defeated Dallas by a score of 6-2 in the game prior to Arizona, but lost to the Rangers and Hurricanes before that. The Devils are scoring 3.30 goals per game and they are allowing 3.46 goals against per game, while going 22% on the power play and 79.8% on the penalty kill. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 22 goals, 43 assists, and 208 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jake Allen, who is 7-12-3 this year with a 3.57 goals against average and an .895 save percentage.
Golden Knights Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 35-24-7 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vegas led 1-0 after the second period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 37-29 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas defeated Seattle by a score of 5-4 and Detroit by a score of 5-3 in the two games prior to Calgary. The Golden Knights are scoring 3.17 goals per game and they are allowing 2.99 goals against per game, while going 19.1% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill. Jonathan Marchessault has led Vegas with 37 goals, 21 assists, and 223 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 17-9-2 this season with a 2.60 goals against average and a .917 save percentage.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The underdogs have won eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Devils.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 12 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils Team Facts
- The Devils have lost seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven day games.
- The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games following a road loss.
Devils vs Golden Knights Betting Prediction
New Jersey comes into this game after losing to Arizona on Saturday, so they will be on a back to back here. The Devils have lost six of their last eight games and their defense/goaltending continues to be a problem. Vegas has won two of their last three games and they are 20-10-2 at home this season. The Golden Knights have had some struggles over the last few weeks, but this New Jersey team is bad. Take Vegas to win this game by at least two goals.