- Matchup: Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: MSG+
- Betting Odds: Golden Knights (-128) Devils (+106)
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This Friday, the Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-8) will travel to Prudential Center, aiming to secure a victory against the New Jersey Devils (16-10-1). The betting line favors the Golden Knights at -128, while the Devils are listed at +106. The over/under is set at 6.5.
The Golden Knights had a solid performance, concluding their last match in a 3-3 stalemate against the Blackhawks. While they struggled offensively, scoring only 3 from 28 shots, they did receive 2 power play opportunities which did not convert. In total, Vegas accumulated 10 minutes in penalties.
Opponents of the Vegas Golden Knights have attempted 69 power plays (ranked 28th in the NHL), successfully scoring on 13 of those chances. To date, Vegas has faced 650 shots with a save percentage of .882. They have taken 776 shots with a shooting percentage standing at 10.2%. At even strength, the Knights have allowed 64 goals while netting 59. With 85 power play opportunities, they have converted 20 goals, resulting in a power play percentage of 23.53%. Currently, they have gathered 32 points, giving them a points percentage of .615. For the season, the Golden Knights have recorded 79 goals (18th in the league) while allowing 77 goals against.
In goal for this matchup will be Akira Schmid. Throughout his NHL career, Schmid has faced 141 goals against him, averaging 2.88 goals per game. He has participated in 63 professional games, with a save percentage of .901 over 2,581 minutes on the ice. His record stands at 25-20-8 with 49 starts, and in total, he has achieved 21 quality starts, giving him a rate of .429. Schmid has faced 1,426 shots and recorded 1,285 saves.
In their last outing, the New Jersey Devils faced the Stars but fell short, losing 3-0. They managed 2 power play opportunities but failed to score, producing 0 goals from 30 total shots.
This season, the New Jersey Devils have scored 81 goals, accumulating 33 points, and hold a points percentage of .611. They have allowed a total of 82 goals—69 at even strength and 13 while short-handed. The Devils have netted 64 goals at even strength and 17 on the power play (ranking 13th in the league) out of 70 power play chances, showcasing a success rate of 24.29%. New Jersey has made 797 shots (8th in the NHL), recording a shooting percentage of 10.16%, while permitting their opponents 769 shots. They have achieved an 82.89% penalty kill rate on 76 power play attempts against them, with an overall save percentage of 89.3%.
In goal for the Devils will be Jacob Markstrom, who has a career record of 248-217-64 and has played in 547 games. His quality start rate is 52.6%, with 278 quality starts throughout his career. He has recorded 14,028 saves from 15,458 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .907. Markstrom averages 2.70 goals allowed per game, with a total of 1,430 goals conceded. He has started in 529 games and logged 28,333 minutes in net.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Vegas (-128)
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