Kings vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - Nov. 1

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The Los Angeles Kings (5-3-4), losers of four home games in a row, host the New Jersey Devils (8-3) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which squad we think will bring home the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

Kings vs. Devils Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Devils 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kings (-116)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings are 5-3-4 overall and 3-4-7 in overtime matchups.
  • Los Angeles is 3-1-1 (seven points) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Kings scored just one goal, they lost.
  • Los Angeles finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Kings have scored more than two goals eight times, and are 4-0-4 in those games (to record 12 points).
  • In the six games when Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 3-1-2 to register eight points.
  • In the seven games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 1-3-3 (five points).
  • The Kings' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Kings finished 4-0-1 in those matchups (nine points).

Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils have a record of 8-3 this season and are 1-0-1 in overtime matchups.
  • New Jersey has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • New Jersey failed to win the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Devils have scored three or more goals in 10 games, earning 16 points from those contests.
  • New Jersey has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and won all of those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 5-1-0 (10 points).
  • The Devils' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Devils went 2-2-0 in those matchups (four points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank Kings AVG Devils AVG Devils Rank
20th 2.92 Goals Scored 3.73 2nd
17th 3.08 Goals Allowed 3.18 20th
15th 28.7 Shots 29 12th
16th 28.4 Shots Allowed 27.4 12th
20th 18.18% Power Play % 32.26% 1st
22nd 74% Penalty Kill % 84.62% 10th

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