- Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
- Broadcast: MSG+, Vegas 34
- Betting Odds: Devils (+100), Golden Knights (-108)
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The New Jersey Devils (8-5-0) are heading to T-Mobile Arena this Friday to play against the Vegas Golden Knights (9-4-1). In this exciting matchup, the Devils are positioned at +100 while the Golden Knights are at -108. The over/under for total goals is set at 6.5.
The New Jersey Devils will aim to address their recent shortcomings after suffering a 5-2 defeat against the Avalanche in their last outing. During that game, New Jersey accumulated 4 penalty minutes. Their offensive performance fell below expectations, converting only 2 out of 22 shots despite having 3 power play opportunities without scoring.
In terms of scoring, the New Jersey Devils have achieved 43 goals this season, ranking 11th overall, while allowing 38 goals against them. They currently hold 16 points with a points percentage of .615. The Devils have capitalized on 40 power play chances, scoring only 7 times for a success rate of 17.50%. At even-strength play, they have netted 36 goals while conceding 30. Having attempted 424 shots, their shooting percentage stands at 10.1%. So far, they’ve faced 325 shots against, yielding a save percentage of .883. Their opponents have earned 29 power play opportunities (32nd in the league), scoring 8 goals in those situations.
In goal, Connor Hellebuyck will take his position. Over his career, Hellebuyck has participated in 626 games, boasting a record of 346 wins, 208 losses, and 55 overtime losses. He has started in 616 matchups, facing 1,569 goals against with a goals against average of 2.55. With a total of 18,631 shots aimed at him, he has made 17,062 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .916 through 873,579 minutes played. Throughout his career, Hellebuyck has recorded 368 quality starts with a rate of .597.
In their most recent game, the Vegas Golden Knights triumphed over the Senators, ending with a score of 4-1. In that match, they had 2 power play opportunities, successfully scoring 1 goal. The Golden Knights found the net 4 times out of 29 shots on goal.
This season, the Vegas Golden Knights have tallied 50 goals, earning 19 points and a points percentage of .679. They have allowed 39 goals against, including 28 at even strength and 11 while shorthanded. Vegas has netted 39 goals at even strength and 11 goals (8th in the NHL) during power play situations, with a power play conversion rate of 25.58%. With 416 shots attempted (ranking 5th in the league), their shooting percentage is 12.02%, while they have allowed 352 shots against, with a penalty kill rate of 67.65% on opponents’ 34 power play chances and a save percentage of 88.9%.
Carter Hart will be in net for the Golden Knights. Hart has a career record of 111-99-33 over 253 games with a quality start percentage of 50.0%, achieving 122 quality starts in total. He has made 6,557 saves out of 7,250 shots faced, yielding a save percentage of .904. Hart has conceded an average of 2.84 goals per game, with a total of 693 goals allowed throughout his career. He has played 13,790 minutes, earning starts in 244 games.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL battle, against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back New Jersey (+100)
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