Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kings vs Devils pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Newark.
- The Kings head to Newark with a record of 17-8-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Kings are currently 3rd in the league.
- The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
- The Devils host the Kings with a record of 18-11-3.
- New Jersey are currently 12th in assists this season..
- The Devils are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flames.
Kings vs Devils Preview
Looking to win big? The Kings and Devils face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils are hosting the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kings in a non-conference matchup.
Kings vs. Devils Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils
- Where: Newark at Prudential Center
- Date: Thursday, December 12th
- Betting Odds NJ -1.5, LA +126 | NJ -148 O/U 5.5
Kings Preview: Will the Kings Defense Show Up in Newark?
Following a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 17-8-3. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied the game with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.
The Kings were favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals went over the total, and the Kings failed to cover the puck line.
Alex Laferriere netted two of the Kings' three goals in their 4-3 loss to Chicago. He opened the scoring with a power-play goal, his 7th of the season, and added another in the second period, bringing his season total to 8. Phillip Danault scored his first goal of the season in the third period.
Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, giving him 5 assists on the year. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were hampered by 13 giveaways. They scored their first goal at 16:03 in the first period, followed by another at 1:23 in the second.
Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after allowing three goals in the third period of their last game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, posting a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.
Devils Preview: Will the Devils Defense Show Up at Home?
New Jersey fell to 18-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames put up all three of their goals. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal.
New Jersey's offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. The Devils recorded 19 giveaways and were shut out for the first time this season.
They were held scoreless through all three periods, including a third period in which the Flames scored all three of their goals, the last coming on an empty net.
Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up the first goal at 5:34 in the third, followed by two more, including an empty-netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.
Kings vs Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 4-6. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Across their three previous home games, New Jersey has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 1 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Devils have an puck line mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. New Jersey posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Kings have an puck line mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
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