Golden Knights vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - February 6

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The Vegas Golden Knights (31-17-6) visit the New Jersey Devils (30-19-6) at Prudential Center on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights have lost four straight games.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we predict will come out on top in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Devils have totaled 27 goals over their past 10 outings, while giving up 22 goals. A total of 30 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into seven power-play goals (23.3%). They are 4-4-2 over those contests.

Golden Knights vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Devils 3, Golden Knights 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Devils (-105)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights (31-17-6 overall) have a 3-6-9 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • In the 19 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-6-4 record (good for 22 points).
  • Looking at the five times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
  • Vegas has lost all six games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals in 40 games (30-6-4, 64 points).
  • In the 23 games when Vegas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 11-9-3 to register 25 points.
  • In the 36 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 22-12-2 (46 points).
  • The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 9-4-3 to register 21 points.

Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils have a 4-6-10 record in overtime games this season and a 30-19-6 overall record.
  • New Jersey has earned 19 points (7-6-5) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Devils scored just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (0-2-2) in those contests.
  • New Jersey has earned three points (1-7-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Devils have earned 61 points in their 36 games with more than two goals scored.
  • New Jersey has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded 17 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 23-12-2 (48 points).
  • The Devils' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Devils went 7-7-4 in those contests (18 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Devils AVG Devils Rank
5th 3.28 Goals Scored 3.07 13th
9th 2.76 Goals Allowed 2.51 4th
4th 30.5 Shots 29.4 9th
6th 26.7 Shots Allowed 25.8 3rd
2nd 28.46% Power Play % 27.39% 4th
21st 77.19% Penalty Kill % 83.44% 4th

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