Devils vs. Kings betting preview

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Saturday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the New Jersey Devils (32-31-2) and the Los Angeles Kings (27-23-15) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils are -148 on the moneyline to win at home against the Kings (+124) in the game, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Devils to win vs Kings -148

Bet $20, Payout $33.51

Devils vs. Kings Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Devils (-148)
  • Underdog: Kings (+124)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Devils vs. Kings Quick Facts

  • New Jersey has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 27 of 65 games this season.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over 5.5 goals in 31 of 65 chances this season.
  • These two clubs combine to score 5.1 goals per game, 0.4 less than the over/under set for this match.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.4 less than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Devils Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Devils Season Stat Insights

  • The Devils’ 2.6 average goals per game add up to 166 total, which makes them the 30th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
  • New Jersey is ranked 13th in NHL action in goals against this season, having conceded 197 (3.0 per game).
  • The team is ranked 28th in goal differential at -31.
  • New Jersey’s 36 power-play goals this season (19th in the NHL) have come on 166 chances.
  • The Devils’ offense has the NHL’s 14th-ranked power-play conversion rate (21.69%).
  • New Jersey’s offense has recorded four shorthanded goals this season (21st among all teams).
  • The Devils kill 80.24% of their opponent’s power plays, the 13th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the NHL.
  • With a 50.8% faceoff win rate, the Devils have the 12th-ranked percentage in the NHL.
  • New Jersey has an 8.6% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 32nd in the league.
  • The Devils’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 18.9 hits and 14 blocked shots per game.

Devils Moneyline

  • New Jersey has gone 19-19 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.
  • In 11 games with shorter than -148 moneyline odds this season, the Devils have won seven.
  • According to the moneyline odds, New Jersey has a 59.7% chance of winning this contest.

Devils Leaders

  • Jesper Bratt: 14 goals and 37 assists
  • Jack Hughes: 16 goals and 31 assists
  • Nico Hischier: 21 goals and 24 assists
  • Jacob Markstrom: 19-16-1 record, .885 save percentage, 110 goals given up

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Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stats Insights

  • The Kings’ 168 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 29th in the league.
  • Los Angeles is one of the toughest defensive squads in the league this season, conceding 188 goals (2.9 per game) to rank eighth.
  • Their -20 goal differential ranks 22nd in the league.
  • Los Angeles has recorded 30 power-play goals this season, which ranks 28th in the NHL (on 187 chances).
  • The Kings’ power-play conversion rate (16.04%) ranks 29th in the league.
  • Los Angeles has scored seven shorthanded goals this season (fourth among all NHL teams).
  • The 76.1% of opponent power plays the Kings kill is the 28th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Kings have the 24th-ranked faceoff win percentage in the NHL (48.4%).
  • Los Angeles’ collective 9.4% shooting percentage ranks 30th in the league.
  • The Kings have yet to shut out an opponent this season.

Kings Moneyline Insights

  • This season the Kings have 10 wins in the 25 games in which they’ve been an underdog.
  • Los Angeles has a record of 4-5 in games when sportsbooks list the team at +124 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 44.6% chance of victory for the Kings.

Kings Leaders

  • Artemi Panarin: 21 goals and 45 assists
  • Adrian Kempe: 26 goals and 31 assists
  • Kevin Fiala: 18 goals and 22 assists
  • Darcy Kuemper: 16-13-10 record, .897 save percentage, 105 goals conceded
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