New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 1/1/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-122) Kings (+102)

The New Jersey Devils (24-12-3) are traveling to Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday where they will take on the Los Angeles Kings (21-10-5). The line on this matchup has New Jersey at -122 while Los Angeles is at +102. The total is 6.

The New Jersey Devils will need a bounce back game after taking a 5-2 loss against the Hurricanes in their previous game. New Jersey accumulated 21 penalty mins for this contest. In addition, they had 2 power play tries but weren't able to score a goal. The Devils had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. For the game, they earned a goal on 2 of the 23 shots they looked to score on.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have tallied 109 power play opportunities (11th in hockey) and have a total of 19 goals in those chances. The Devils have had 994 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .901. New Jersey has tried 1,170 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.1%. At even strength, the Devils have given up 79 goals while getting 96 when they are on offense. New Jersey steps onto the ice with 111 power play opportunities and they have notched 34 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 30.63%. For the current season, they have earned 51 points and their points percentage is sitting at .654. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the New Jersey Devils have accounted for 130 goals (4th in the league) this year and have allowed 98.

The man protecting the net in this game is Jacob Markstrom. Over the course of his career, Markstrom has compiled 264 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .533. His save percentage is .909 for his 27,921 mins in the crease. Markstrom has had 14,551 shots against him and has gathered 13,229 total saves. The opposition has racked up 1,322 goals versus Markstrom in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.84. He has amassed a mark of 234-202-59 and he was named the starter in 495 games. Markstrom has participated in 512 games during his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Los Angeles went up against the Flyers in a game where the Kings notched a victory by a mark of 5-4. They had 1 power play attempt in this matchup and netted 1 on that opportunity. The Kings recorded 5 goals out of the 20 shots on goal they were seeking.

Los Angeles has attempted 989 shots (26th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.43%, while allowing the opposition 886 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 81.31% on their opponents 107 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.4%. They have a total of 90 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 16.67%. The Kings have racked up 98 goals at even strength and 15 goals (28th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 94 goals to be scored by way of 74 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Los Angeles Kings have earned 113 goals, 47 points, as well as a points percentage of .653.

For the opposition you will find Darcy Kuemper in the crease. Kuemper is the owner of a career mark of 187-137-51 and has played in 406 games. Kuemper's quality start rate is 54.8% and he has 211 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has compiled 10,546 saves out of the 11,542 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .914. The opposition is averaging 2.72 goals per game and he has given up 996 goals altogether. He has started in 385 contests and has been on the ice for 21,991 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New Jersey (-122)

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