- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kings
- Kings vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The Los Angeles Kings (27-23) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (32-31) on Mar. 14 in Newark, NJ. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Kings vs. Devils Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Kings vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Kings | +1.5 -200 | 5.5 -102 | +125 |
| Devils | -1.5 +165 | 5.5 -118 | -150 |
Kings vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 66.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Kings vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 1P Puck Line in their last 5 games (+6.30 Units / 79% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.95 Units / 69% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.05 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 away games (+4.55 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.15 Units / 75% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.40 Units / 25% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+4.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.45 Units / 37% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.85 Units / 26% ROI)
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 25-40 against the spread this NHL season (-18.35 Units / -19.5% ROI).
- Kings are 27-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.65 Units /-24.01% ROI
- Kings are 29-35 when betting the Over for -8.65 Units / -12.27% ROI
- Kings are 35-29 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units /3.83% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 22-43 against the spread this NHL season (-27.5 Units /-28.96% ROI).
- Devils are 32-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -6.6% ROI
- Devils are 26-38 when betting the Over for -16.15 Units / -22.29% ROI
- Devils are 38-26 when betting the Under for +10 Units / 14.03% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Devils vs Kings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | +160 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | +180 |
| Nico Hischier (NJ) | +190 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +200 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | +200 |
| Jesper Bratt (NJ) | +290 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -120 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +140 | 1.5 -190 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 +120 | 3.5 -165 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 2.5 -155 | 2.5 +115 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 +115 | 3.5 -155 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -105 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 2.5 -115 | 2.5 -118 |
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Kings are 15-28 (.349) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 7-16 (.304) when tied after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings are 27-38 (.415) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Devils are 1-23 (.042) when trailing after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .151
The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Devils are 2-48 (.040) when trailing after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .149
The Devils are 1-21 (.045) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .134
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Kings have scored on 6% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Kings have 5.9 rush chances per game this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Devils have scored on 13% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Devils averaged 3.29 expected goals per game last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Kings have allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings allowed 2.66 expected goals per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 25% of rush chances against the power play this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Devils allowed opponents to score on 0% of rush chances against the power play last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Devils have allowed opponents to score on 7% of cycle chances in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
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