Devils vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - December 12

The New Jersey Devils (18-10-3) host the Los Angeles Kings (17-8-3), who have won six in a row, on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which team we pick to come out on top in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Kings have an 8-2-0 record over their past 10 games. They have scored 29 goals while conceding 18 in that time. On the power play, 21 opportunities have resulted in four goals (19.0% conversion rate).

Devils vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final score of Devils 3, Kings 2.

Moneyline Pick: Devils (-153)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils are 18-10-3 overall and 1-3-4 in overtime games.
New Jersey has 11 points (4-2-3) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Devils registered just one goal, they lost in overtime.
New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
The Devils have scored at least three goals 23 times, and are 18-3-2 in those games (to register 38 points).
In the nine games when New Jersey has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-2-1 to record 13 points.
In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 13-6-2 (28 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-4-1 (11 points).

Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a record of 17-8-3 this season and are -3-3 in overtime games.
Los Angeles has earned 12 points (5-1-2) in its eight games decided by one goal.
This season the Kings recorded only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
Los Angeles has four points (2-5-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Kings have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games and picked up 19 points with a record of 9-0-1.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Los Angeles has posted a record of 12-7-2 (26 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 5-1-1 to register 11 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank	Devils AVG		Kings AVG	Kings Rank
10th	3.32	Goals Scored	3.07	15th
6th	2.71	Goals Allowed	2.54	3rd
5th	30.5	Shots	28	21st
5th	26.6	Shots Allowed	24.1	1st
1st	31.25%	Power Play %	16.67%	28th
11th	81.11%	Penalty Kill %	80.43%	14th

Devils vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
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Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey