Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils Prediction NHL Picks 1/22/24

New Jersey Devils (23-18-3) vs Vegas Golden Knights (27-14-5)

Game Info: Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Prudential Center)

Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -156 / Vegas Golden Knights +126 --- Over/Under: 6

The Vegas Golden Knights and the New Jersey Devils meet in NHL action from the Prudential Center on Monday night. Who comes out on top in this inter-conference matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Golden Knights vs. Devils Prediction.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights come into this game looking to build on their current three-game win streak after a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh last time out. Mark Stone leads Vegas with 47 points including 15 goals and a team-high 32 assists while Jack Eichel has 44 points with 19 goals and 25 assists. Jonathan Marchessault has 33 points with a team-high 20 goals while William Karlsson has 32 points with 15 goals and 17 assists. Adin Hill has gone 10-2-2 with a 1.87 GAA and a .935 save percentage while Logan Thompson has gone 16-9-3 with a 2.61 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season. The Golden Knights are 2nd in the Pacific Division with 59 points, seven behind the Vancouver Canucks.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts

• The Golden Knights have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in six of the Golden Knights' last seven games.
• The Golden Knights have won the second period in each of their last five games against the Devils.
• The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Golden Knights' last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to bounce back after a 6-2 loss to Dallas last time out. Jesper Bratt leads the Devils in scoring with 47 points including team-highs of 17 goals and 30 assists while Jack Hughes has 45 points with 15 goals and 30 assists. Tyler Toffoli has 30 points with a team-high 17 goals while Luke Hughes has 24 points with 16 assists as well this season. Vitek Vanecek has gone 15-7-2 with a 3.22 GAA and an .885 save percentage while Akira Schmid is 5-7-1 with a 3.26 GAA and an .893 save percentage this season.

New Jersey Devils Team Facts

• The Devils have lost each of their last two games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Devils have won the third period in each of their last four games as home favorites.
• The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Devils' last seven home games.

Golden Knights vs. Devils Prediction

I get why someone could make a case for backing the Devils on home ice as Vegas has had their recent run of success all come at home. However, we’re getting a favorable price with the defending Stanley Cup champions that got a great momentum boost to head back out on the road and all that was needed was their home cooking. The Devils have a sub-.500 record at home, where one would expect this team to be at their best. I think this Vegas team is primed and ready to climb back on top and I think it starts here. Give me the Golden Knights.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.