Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils, Picks and Prediction, Friday, December 5, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Vegas Golden Knights face the New Jersey Devils with both teams heading in opposite directions. The Golden Knights are 12-6-8 and with two wins in a row, they have the second-best record in the Pacific Division. The Devils are 16-10-1 but with three losses in a row, they are clinging to a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Golden Knights vs Devils prediction!
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Golden Knights are led by a great offense
The Golden Knights have the second-best record in the Pacific Division thanks to their offense, which averages 3.04 goals per game with eight goals in the last two games. Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner have scored 17 goals and 41 assists while Pavel Dorofeyev, Ivan Babashev, and Tomas Hertl have added 31 goals and 28 assists to give the Golden Knights multiple great forward lines.
The offense has carried them, but the defense has also stepped up, allowing only 2.96 goals per game. Shea Theodore and Kaedan Korczak have combined for 3.5 defensive point share,s while Brayden McNabb and Ben Hutton have combined for 2.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. The hope is that Akira Schmid rebounds in the net as he’s played poorly lately, allowing 10 goals in his last three starts.
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Key injury report for Golden Knights
- No key injuries to report.
New Jersey has struggled on defense lately
The Devils are falling apart with Jack Hughes out of the lineup, with their offense averaging only 3.00 goals per game, and with only three goals in the last two games. Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, and Timo Meier have scored 25 goals and 48 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only three active skaters have seven goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.04 goals per gam,e including 13 goals in the last three games. Simon Nemec and Luke Hughes have combined for 2.9 defensive point shares, but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to fire shots on the net with ease. Moreover, goaltender Jacob Markstrom has fallen apart in recent starts, allowing 17 goals in the last five games.
Key injury report for Devils
- Jack Hughes (hand) is out for six to eight weeks. Had 10 goals and 10 assists.
Golden Knights vs Devils Pick
Money Line Pick For Golden Knights vs Devils
- Golden Knights (-120) (4 units)
The Golden Knights have looked great in recent games and they look to take over this game against the Devils, who have fallen apart in recent games. The Golden Knights, who average 3.04 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will against the Devils, who have allowed 13 goals in their last three games, with Jack Hughes, Mitch Marner, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Golden Knights, who allow only 2.96 goals per game, should limit the Devils' offense, which has scored only three goals in the last two games, with Shea Theodore, Brayden McNabb, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while goaltender Akira Schmid blanks the shots on the net. The Golden Knights should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Golden Knights' money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Golden Knights vs Devils
- Over 6 (5 Units)
Both teams are led by their offenses and this game is sure to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Devils, who average 3.00 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Jesper Bratt, Timo Meier, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Golden Knights, who have scored eight goals in their last two games, should run up the score against Jacob Markstrom, who has allowed 17 goals in his last five starts, with Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, Ivan Barbashev, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with effective puck movement to overwhelm the Devils defense. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
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