Kings vs Devils Prediction NHL Picks 2/15/24
The Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at the Prudential Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Kings vs Devils prediction.
How Do the Kings Bounce Back?
The Kings in the last game faced off against the Buffalo Sabres and they were defeated 7-0. Two games ago against the Edmonton Oilers they scored four goals on the way to the victory and they are going to need that defense to be back here. The Kings are averaging 3.1 goals while their defense is giving up 2.68 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th while the defense is ranked 6th. Adrian Kempe has scored 17 goals and added 27 assists so far.
Devils Look for Third Straight Win
The Devils have played well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against the Nashville Predators, the offense scored four goals and and that was enough for the victory. The Devils are averaging 3.38 goals while their defense is giving up 3.44 goals per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league and they are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start here. Jesper Bratt has scored 20 goals and added 36 assists so far this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has scored at least one goal in four of the Devils' last five games against the Kings.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils' last seven home games.
- Timo Meier has recorded an assist in five of the Devils' last six home games.
- Luke Hughes ranks 3rd amongst rookies for average time on ice (21:00) this season.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Viktor Arvidsson has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances at Prudential Center.
- Viktor Arvidsson has recorded at least one point in each of his six previous appearances at Prudential Center.
- Quinton Byfield has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Kings' last game.
- Drew Doughty ranks 1st in the league for average time on ice (25:54) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.44).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 30th in the league in save percentage this season (.885).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (87.18%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank T5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.68).
Kings vs Devils Betting Prediction
The Devils defense has been a major issue all season, and they are going to really struggle here. The Kings are giving up 2.68 goals per game and they are going to step up with the defense here. The Devils offense isn’t going to find enough success and that is going to be the difference here as the Kings are going to get the job done. Back the Kings on the money line to pull out the win.
