New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Golden Knights

The New Jersey Devils square off against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, December 17.

There’s a strong case that the Golden Knights win in regulation time and that means wagering the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. You can get a juicy -118 that they overcome the Devils.

New Jersey Devils lost when they last took to the ice. At Prudential Center, they were turned over 2-1 at home to Vancouver Canucks. Luke Hughes was the solitary scorer after Devils registered 26 shots.

Vegas Golden Knights made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 3-2 road triumph at Nationwide Arena when meeting Columbus Blue Jackets. Mitchell Marner recorded 3 points, all of them were assists. Goalie Carter Hart made 27 saves (.931).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Knights who came out on top when they last played the Devils. At Prudential Center, a 3-0 win was recorded. The Knights have beaten the Devils in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jake Allen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-16-1	2.7	.905	1
23/24	6-6-1	3.11	.900	0

Carter Hart (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-3-3	3.3	.871	0
23/24	12-9-2	2.8	.906	1

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 10.8% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 3.4 goals from 29.2 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.4%.

Jesper Bratt is the top points scorer with 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, with Paul Cotter racking up 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.55 goal against average with a .875 save percentage.

The Knights have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 21.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 23.9 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

The top points scorer is Jack Eichel with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, while Mark Stone is next best after having 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Carter Hart have a 2.61 GAA with a .899 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Explore our top New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the 60-minute line where you can bet on Vegas Golden Knights to win this NHL encounter. Our pick is currently available at an attractive -118.

Our team of expert NHL handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our hockey analysis sharp.

Key Devils vs Golden Knights stats:

• Golden Knights have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Golden Knights have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Golden Knights have won 2 consecutive games.
• Devils have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Devils have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Golden Knights have won the last 4 games between these teams.

Knights 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 54.1% chance of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Golden Knights 3-Way Moneyline @ -118 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mark Stone Over 1.5 Shots -175

Mark Stone (Golden Knights) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 3 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -175 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 2 - 4 Golden Knights

A 4-2 win in favor of the Golden Knights is available at odds of +1400. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Golden Knights

1-0

Devils

+4000

Knights

+3500

2-0

Devils

+4000

Knights

+3300

2-1

Devils

+1300

Knights

+1050

3-0

Devils

+3300

Knights

+2000

3-1

Devils

+1900

Knights

+1400

3-2

Devils

+900

Knights

+750

4-0

Devils

+5000

Knights

+2500

4-1

Devils

+2000

Knights

+1100

4-2

Devils

+1900

Knights

+1400

4-3

Devils

+1300

Knights

+1100

5-0

Devils

+10000

Knights

+4500

5-1

Devils

+3500

Knights

+1800

5-2

Devils

+2500

Knights

+1500

5-3

Devils

+3300

Knights

+2400

5-4

Devils

+2900

Knights

+2500

6-0

Devils

+14000

Knights

+7500

6-1

Devils

+10000

Knights

+4500

6-2

Devils

+5000

Knights

+2800

6-3

Devils

+5000

Knights

+3000

6-4

Devils

+7500

Knights

+5500

6-5

Devils

+7500

Knights

+6600

7-0

Devils

+7500

Knights

+12000

7-1

Devils

+7500

Knights

+7500

7-2

Devils

+14000

Knights

+7000

7-3

Devils

+10000

Knights

+6000

7-4

Devils

+11000

Knights

+7500

7-5

Devils

+11000

Knights

+13000

8-1

Devils

+11000

Knights

+12500

8-2

Devils

+11000

Knights

+12000

8-3

Devils

+11000

Knights

+13000

8-4

Devils

+11000

Knights

+13000

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New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 62% chance of securing victory, Vegas Golden Knights are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -161. The market suggests that New Jersey Devils are least likely to win at +134.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at +110.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Moneyline

Devils

+134

Knights

-161

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+235

Tie

+330

Knights

-109

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-196

Knights -1.5

+158

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-133

Over 5.5

+110

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goals, Assists, Points and Blocked Shots. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 30.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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