Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 3/14/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

The New Jersey Devils (32-31-2) will play the Los Angeles Kings (26-23-15) at Prudential Center on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Kings had a rough game after their 2-1 loss to the Bruins in their previous game. Los Angeles accounted for 13 penalty minutes for this game. The Kings didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. Moreover, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to score. In the outing, they netted 1 of the 15 shots they put on goal.

In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have earned 165 goals (30th in the league) on the year and have surrendered 186. For the current campaign, they have recorded 67 points and their points percentage is .523. Los Angeles has compiled 184 power play chances and they have scored 30 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 16.30%. At even strength, the Kings have surrendered 137 goals while scoring 135 of their own. Los Angeles has tried 1,765 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.4%. The Kings thus far have had 1,759 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .894. Los Angeles Kings opponents have recorded 202 power play opportunities (8th in professional hockey) and have come away with 49 goals in those chances.

The player in the crease for this game is Anton Forsberg. Opponents have tallied 581 goals versus Forsberg in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.95. Forsberg has played in 217 games over the course of his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is .904 for his 10,134 mins guarding the cage. He has amassed an overall record of 85-90-19 and he started in 197 games. In his professional hockey career, Forsberg has 102 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .518. Forsberg has seen 6,066 shot attempts against him and has recorded 5,485 total saves.

In their last outing, New Jersey played the Flames in an outing where the Devils ended up losing by a final of 5-4. The Devils tallied 4 goals of the 32 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this one and notched 2 out of those tries.

The Devils have earned 130 goals at even strength and 36 goals (19th in pro hockey) while on the power play. New Jersey has attempted 1,940 shots (6th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.56%, while allowing their opponents 1,800 shots. Over the course of the season, the New Jersey Devils have accounted for 166 goals, 66 points, in addition to a points percentage of .508. They have granted a total of 197 goals to be scored by way of 164 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 166 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 21.69%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 80.24% on their oppositions 167 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 89.1%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom protecting the goal. Markstrom has a career record of 260-228-64 and has participated in 571 contests. Markstrom's quality start percentage is 52.4% and he has qualified for 290 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has tallied 14,572 saves out of the 16,068 shots taken, giving him a save % of .907. His opponents are averaging 2.71 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,496 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 553 games and has played 28,390 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New Jersey

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