Golden Knights vs. Devils betting preview

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The Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-8) are road favorites (-142 moneyline odds to win) against the New Jersey Devils (16-10-1, +120 moneyline odds). The outing on Friday begins at 7 p.m. ET from Prudential Center on NHL Network.

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Golden Knights to win vs Devils -142

Bet $20, Payout $34.08

Golden Knights vs. Devils Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Golden Knights (-142)
  • Underdog: Devils (+120)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Golden Knights vs. Devils Quick Facts

  • Vegas and its opponent have gone over the current 5.5-goal total in 15 of 26 matches (57.7%) so far this season.
  • New Jersey has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 14 of 27 games this season.
  • These two clubs combine to average 6.0 goals per game, 0.5 more than the total set for this match.
  • These two teams concede a combined six goals per game, 0.5 more than this game’s over/under.

Golden Knights Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Golden Knights Season Stat Insights

  • The Golden Knights’ 3.0 average goals per game add up to 79 total, which makes them the 21st-ranked scoring team in the league.
  • On defense, Vegas has conceded 77 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 13th in NHL play.
  • Their goal differential (+2) ranks them 13th in the NHL.
  • Vegas’ 20 power-play goals this season are the seventh-most in the NHL (on 85 chances).
  • The Golden Knights’ 23.53% power-play conversion rate ranks eighth-best in the league this season.
  • Vegas has scored a total of one shorthanded goal this season.
  • The Golden Knights have the league’s 11th-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 82.61%.
  • The Golden Knights’ players have posted the third-best faceoff win percentage in the league at 53.9%.
  • Vegas has a 10.2% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 19th in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 19.5 hits and 15.4 blocked shots per game.

Golden Knights Moneyline

  • Vegas has gone 10-12 as the oddsmakers’ favorite this season.
  • In 15 games with moneyline oddds lower than -142, the Golden Knights have eight wins.
  • There is a 58.7% chance that Vegas wins this game, per the moneyline.

Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jack Eichel: 11 goals and 21 assists
  • Mitchell Marner: five goals and 20 assists
  • Ivan Barbashev: nine goals and 13 assists
  • Akira Schmid: 9-2-4 record, .897 save percentage, 37 goals given up

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Devils Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Devils Season Stats Insights

  • The Devils have scored 81 goals this season (three per game) to rank 17th in the league.
  • New Jersey has given up 3.0 goals per game, and 82 total, which ranks 16th among all NHL teams.
  • Their -1 goal differential ranks 17th in the league.
  • New Jersey has scored 17 power-play goals this season (13th in the NHL) on 70 chances.
  • The Devils have the NHL’s sixth-best power-play conversion rate of 24.29%.
  • New Jersey has scored four shorthanded goals this season (third in NHL).
  • The 82.89% penalty-kill percentage the Devils have registered is the league’s ninth-best rate.
  • The Devils have the league’s 16th-ranked faceoff win percentage (49.8%).
  • New Jersey’s collective 10.2% shooting percentage ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Devils have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

Devils Moneyline Insights

  • The Devils have been listed as the underdog 10 times this season, and upset their opponent six times.
  • New Jersey has gone 2-4 when oddsmakers have listed them as underdogs of +120 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline in this matchup implies a 45.5% chance for the Devils to win.

Devils Leaders

  • Jesper Bratt: five goals and 22 assists
  • Nico Hischier: 10 goals and 14 assists
  • Timo Meier: 10 goals and 12 assists
  • Jake Allen: 8-5-0 record, .911 save percentage, 34 goals given up
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