NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Kings

The New Jersey Devils meet the Los Angeles Kings in this NHL matchup at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, November 1. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Goals

When the Devils and the Kings meet, we’re confidently predicting Over 5.5 will happen. The -128 that this outcome happens looks really attractive.

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3-0 Kings Triumph in Previous H2H

New Jersey Devils have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 5-2 loss against San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. Dawson Mercer was on target with both goals.

Los Angeles Kings have lost their last four home games, most recently suffering a 4-3 (SO) defeat to Detroit Red Wings at Crypto.com Arena. Corey Perry recorded two goals and Alex Laferriere scored the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Kings and the Devils saw the former win. It was a 3-0 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. It’s been six Kings wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-2-0	5.2	.830	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Darcy Kuemper (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-2-3	2.8	.894	0
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

New Jersey Devils – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 31.3% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 2.9 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.2%.

Jack Hughes is the top points scorer with 14 points, 9 goals and 5 assists, with Dawson Mercer recording 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Allen have a 2.39 goal against average with a .906 save percentage.

Los Angeles Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Adrian Kempe with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, while Quinton Byfield is next best after registering 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 2.64 GAA with a .902 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Make the most of New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for the number of goals to go over the line when it comes to this NHL clash. There’s an appealing -128 available which can be snapped up.

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Key Devils vs Kings stats:

The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Devils games on the road.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Devils games on the road.
The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Devils games.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kings games at home.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Kings games.
The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Kings games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adrian Kempe Over 0.5 Assists -105

Adrian Kempe (Kings) has finished with at least one assist in 8 of the past 10 games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this looks big at -105.

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Correct Score Prediction

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New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

There’s the opportunity to back Los Angeles Kings at -105 on the Moneyline although New Jersey Devils are priced up at betting odds of -114. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 53% probability of success.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -128.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Jack Hughes Favorite to Light the Lamp First

Jack Hughes is the market leader at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Nico Hischier (Devils)

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Player Assists

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

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Player Shots

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Timo Meier (Devils)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Devils

NHL: 31/10 Devils2 Sharks 5
NHL: 29/10 Devils4 Avalanche 8
NHL: 26/10 Avalanche3 Devils 4
NHL: 25/10 Sharks1 Devils 3
NHL: 23/10 Wild1 Devils 4

Kings

NHL: 31/10 Red Wings4 Kings 3
NHL: 29/10 Kings4 Sharks 3
NHL: 27/10 Kings3 Blackhawks 1
NHL: 26/10 Kings4 Predators 5
NHL: 24/10 Kings3 Stars 2

Head to Head

New Jersey vs LA Kings

NHL: 02/01 2025 Devils 0 Kings 3
NHL: 13/12 2024 Kings 1 Devils 3
NHL: 03/03 2024 Devils 1 Kings 5
NHL: 16/02 2024 Kings 2 Devils 1
NHL: 24/02 2023 Kings 3 Devils 4
NHL: 15/01 2023 Devils 5 Kings 2
NHL: 24/01 2022 Kings 3 Devils 2
NHL: 06/11 2021 Devils 2 Kings 3
NHL: 29/02 2020 Devils 1 Kings 2
NHL: 09/02 2020 Kings 0 Devils 3

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 29.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.5
Penalty Minutes: 7.9
Blocks: 17.8
Faceoff Wins : 28
Hits: 21.5
Giveaways: 15
Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.5
Blocks: 15.5
Faceoff Wins : 32.2
Hits: 30.6
Giveaways: 16.1
Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 29.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.6
Blocks: 15.5
Faceoff Wins : 30.4
Hits: 18.2
Giveaways: 18.6
Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 1.3
Shots: 30
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 6.7
Blocks: 14.3
Faceoff Wins : 30.6
Hits: 27.2
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 3.7

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New Jersey Devils Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
86	Jack Hughes	11	20.03	9	6	15	1
63	Jesper Bratt	11	16.78	4	9	13	2
91	Dawson Mercer	11	17.97	6	5	11	6

28	Timo Meier	11	17.47	3	6	9	2
13	Nico Hischier	11	20.29	2	8	9	3
7	Dougie Hamilton	11	22.02	4	3	7	2
17	Simon Nemec	11	16.6	0	7	7	-2
43	Luke Hughes	11	20.95	0	6	6	5
81	Arseni Gritsyuk	11	13.54	2	4	6	-1
16	Connor Brown	11	15.77	5	1	6	1
5	Brenden Dillon	11	18.35	2	3	5	1
22	Brett Pesce	9	19.66	0	3	3	2
47	Paul Cotter	11	12.16	1	1	2	-5
14	Luke Glendening	11	10.8	0	2	2	-4
12	Cody Glass	6	12.57	2	0	2	1
71	Jonas Siegenthaler	11	19.48	0	1	1	-2
18	Ondrej Palat	11	12.58	0	1	1	-1
11	Stefan Noesen	5	9.16	1	0	1	-1
83	Juho Lammikko	2	11.95	0	0	0	-1
33	Evgenii Dadonov	1	9.5	0	0	0	0
24	Seamus Casey	2	18	0	0	0	-3
48	Brian Halonen	7	7.7	0	0	0	-2
15	Zack MacEwen	1	7.2	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
34	Jake Allen	7	2.39	0.906
50	Nico Daws	1	1	0.968
25	Jacob Markstroem	4	5.13	0.83

Los Angeles Kings Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	Adrian Kempe	12	19.94	5	10	15	4
55	Quinton Byfield	12	19.93	2	8	10	-1
22	Kevin Fiala	12	18.27	5	4	9	-3

55	Brandt Clarke	12	16.79	2	5	7	6
	Corey Perry	6	14.37	5	2	7	7
40	Joel Armia	12	14.37	2	4	6	2
96	Andrei Kuzmenko	12	15.97	2	4	6	3
6	Joel Edmundson	12	17.22	0	5	5	4
11	Anze Kopitar	8	19.48	0	5	5	6
14	Alex Laferriere	12	15.73	3	2	5	-3
8	Drew Doughty	12	23.83	1	3	4	4
12	Trevor Moore	11	15.94	3	1	4	0
15	Alex Turcotte	12	9.18	0	3	3	0
5	Cody Ceci	12	17.88	1	2	3	-4
24	Phillip Danault	12	16.92	0	3	3	3
39	Jeff Malott	10	7.48	2	0	2	-1
44	Mikey Anderson	12	19.95	1	0	1	2
2	Brian Dumoulin	12	20.06	0	1	1	-3
37	Warren Foegele	10	13.37	1	0	1	-1
79	Samuel Helenius	2	9.15	0	0	0	-1
43	Jacob Moverare	1	3.2	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
31	Anton Forsberg	4	3.19	0.894
35	Darcy Kuemper	8	2.82	0.894
29	Pheonix Copley	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

New Jersey Devils Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Zack MacEwen

Injured

Brett Pesce

Injured

Cody Glass

Injured

Johnny Kovacevic

Injured

Connor Brown

Injured

Los Angeles Kings Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Warren Foegele

Injured

Trevor Moore

Unavailable

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Jersey Devils Lineups

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Devils 2-5 Sharks

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Pittsburgh	12	8	2	2	18	0.75	8	8	44	31	13	3-1-1	5-1-1	0-2	6-4	1W
2 New Jersey	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	7	8	41	35	6	5-0-0	3-3-0	0-0	8-2	2L
3 Carolina	10	7	3	0	14	0.7	4	6	40	30	10	3-1-0	4-2-0	1-0	7-3	1W
4 Philadelphia	10	6	3	1	13	0.65	3	4	30	24	6	6-1-0	0-2-1	2-0	6-4	3W
5 Columbus	10	6	4	0	12	0.6	4	5	35	31	4	2-3-0	4-1-0	1-0	6-4	3W
6 Washington	11	6	5	0	12	0.545	5	6	28	25	3	3-4-0	3-1-0	0-0	6-4	3L
7 NY Rangers	12	5	5	2	12	0.5	4	5	28	29	-1	0-4-1	5-1-1	0-0	4-6	2W
8 NY Islanders	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	5	5	37	40	-3	3-2-0	2-3-1	0-1	5-5	1W

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Montreal	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	4	8	40	33	7	3-1-0	5-2-0	0-0	8-2	2W
2 Detroit	12	8	4	0	16	0.667	6	7	41	39	2	5-1-0	3-3-0	1-0	7-3	1L
3 Ottawa	12	6	5	1	13	0.542	4	4	45	47	-2	4-2-1	2-3-0	2-0	5-5	1W
4 Tampa Bay	11	5	4	2	12	0.545	3	5	31	31	0	3-3-0	2-1-2	0-0	5-5	4W
5 Boston	13	6	7	0	12	0.462	4	6	43	47	-4	5-3-0	1-4-0	0-0	3-7	2W
6 Florida	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	5	5	27	31	-4	4-1-1	1-4-0	0-1	4-6	1L
7 Buffalo	11	4	4	3	11	0.5	4	4	33	35	-2	4-2-1	0-2-2	0-0	4-6	3L
8 Toronto	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	3	5	38	42	-4	5-2-1	0-3-0	0-0	4-6	1L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	12	7	1	4	18	0.75	7	7	45	32	13	3-0-2	4-1-2	0-2	5-5	2W
2 Winnipeg	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	7	8	40	28	12	4-3-0	4-0-0	0-0	8-2	2W
3 Utah	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	6	8	40	30	10	4-0-0	4-3-0	0-0	8-2	1L
4 Dallas	11	6	3	2	14	0.636	5	5	30	32	-2	3-2-1	3-1-1	1-0	5-5	1L
5 Chicago	11	5	4	2	12	0.545	4	5	36	32	4	3-2-1	2-2-1	0-1	5-5	1L
6 Nashville	12	4	6	2	10	0.417	3	3	29	41	-12	3-3-1	1-3-1	1-0	3-7	3L
7 Minnesota	12	3	6	3	9	0.375	2	2	32	47	-15	1-3-2	2-3-1	1-0	2-8	5L
8 St Louis	11	3	6	2	8	0.364	3	3	32	48	-16	1-4-2	2-2-0	0-1	3-7	6L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	11	6	2	3	15	0.682	5	6	39	32	7	3-1-1	3-1-2	0-1	6-4	1L
2 LA Kings	12	5	3	4	14	0.583	2	4	36	40	-4	0-2-2	5-1-2	1-3	4-6	1L
3 Anaheim	10	6	3	1	13	0.65	4	5	37	33	4	2-1-0	4-2-1	1-0	6-4	2W
4 Seattle	10	5	2	3	13	0.65	3	5	28	29	-1	3-0-1	2-2-2	0-1	5-5	1L
5 Edmonton	12	5	4	3	13	0.542	4	5	38	39	-1	3-0-2	2-4-1	0-1	4-6	1L
6 Vancouver	12	6	6	0	12	0.5	3	4	33	36	-3	2-3-0	4-3-0	2-0	5-5	1W
7 San Jose	11	3	6	2	8	0.364	1	3	37	48	-11	1-3-2	2-3-0	0-0	3-7	1W
8 Calgary	12	2	8	2	6	0.25	1	1	27	43	-16	1-3-1	1-5-1	1-1	1-9	2L

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