Devils vs. Kings betting preview

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The New Jersey Devils (24-13-3) have -112 moneyline odds to win when they hit the road for an expected competitive matchup with the Los Angeles Kings (21-10-5), who have -108 moneyline odds. The contest on Wednesday begins at 6:00 PM ET from Crypto.com Arena on NHL Network.

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Devils to win vs Kings -112

Bet $20, Payout $37.86

Devils vs. Kings Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Devils (-112)
  • Underdog: Kings (-108)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Devils vs. Kings Quick Facts

  • New Jersey and its opponent have gone over the current 5.5-goal total in 20 of 40 matches (50.0%) so far this season.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over 5.5 goals in 16 of 36 chances this season.
  • Wednesday’s over/under is 0.9 lower than the two teams’ combined average of 6.4 goals per game.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.4 above the 5.1 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

Devils Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Devils Season Stat Insights

  • The Devils’ 132 goals this season make them the fourth-best scoring team in the league.
  • New Jersey has conceded the sixth-fewest goals in NHL action this season, 101 (2.5 per game).
  • The squad has the league’s fourth-best goal differential at +31 this season.
  • New Jersey’s 34 power-play goals this season are the second-most in the NHL (on 113 chances).
  • The Devils have the NHL’s second-best power-play conversion rate at 30.09%.
  • New Jersey’s four shorthanded goals this season rank fifth in the league.
  • The Devils’ penalty-kill percentage (83.04%) is the NHL’s seventh-best.
  • With a 50.6% faceoff win percentage, the Devils have the 17th-ranked rate in the NHL.
  • New Jersey has an 11% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 12th in the NHL.
  • The Devils’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 24.1 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game.

Devils Moneyline

  • New Jersey has won 21 of its 35 games as a favorite this season.
  • The Devils have won 21 of the 35 games they have played with moneyline odds shorter than -112.
  • The moneyline odds say New Jersey has a 52.8% chance of winning this game.

Devils Leaders

  • Jesper Bratt: 14 goals and 33 assists
  • Jack Hughes: 15 goals and 31 assists
  • Nico Hischier: 18 goals and 16 assists
  • Jacob Markstrom: 19-7-2 record, .912 save percentage, 60 goals allowed

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Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stats Insights

  • The Kings have the league’s 16th-ranked scoring offense (113 total goals, 3.1 per game).
  • Los Angeles has given up 2.6 goals per game, and 94 total, the second-fewest among all league teams.
  • They have a +19 goal differential, which is eighth-best in the league.
  • Los Angeles has put up 15 power-play goals this season, which ranks 29th in the NHL (on 90 chances).
  • The Kings have the league’s 25th-ranked power-play conversion rate of 16.67%.
  • Los Angeles has scored two shorthanded goals this season (15th among all NHL squads).
  • The 81.31% of opponent power plays the Kings kill is the 13th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Kings win 51% of their faceoffs. That’s the 14th-ranked percentage in the NHL.
  • Los Angeles is shooting 11.4% (eighth in the league).
  • The Kings have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 21.7 hits and 15.1 blocked shots per game.

Kings Moneyline Insights

  • The Kings have been an underdog in 16 games this season, with seven upset wins (43.8%).
  • Los Angeles has 16 games this season playing as the underdog by -108 or longer, and is 7-9 in those contests.
  • The Kings have a 51.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

Kings Leaders

  • Anze Kopitar: 12 goals and 27 assists
  • Adrian Kempe: 17 goals and 18 assists
  • Alex Laferriere: 13 goals and 13 assists
  • David Rittich: 11-8-0 record, .887 save percentage, 45 goals given up
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