Golden Knights vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - Dec. 5

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-8) visit the New Jersey Devils (16-10-1), who have lost three straight, on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Here's our prediction for who will capture the victory in Friday's matchup.

Over the past 10 games for the Devils, their offense has totaled 24 goals while their defense has given up 31 (they have a 4-6-0 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (23.1% success rate).

Golden Knights vs. Devils Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Devils 4, Golden Knights 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Devils (+110)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

• The Golden Knights (12-6-8 overall) have a 2-8-10 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• Vegas is 5-1-6 (16 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
• The five times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-2-2 (four points).
• Vegas finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals 17 times, and are 11-1-5 in those games (to record 27 points).
• In the nine games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 12 points after finishing 4-1-4.
• In the 19 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 10-4-5 (25 points).
• The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Golden Knights went 2-2-3 in those contests (seven points).

Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils (16-10-1 overall) have posted a record of 6-1-7 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
• In the eight games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
• This season the Devils scored only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
• New Jersey has three points (1-1-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Devils have scored at least three goals in 19 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
• This season, New Jersey has capitalized on a single power-play goal in nine games has a record of 6-2-1 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, New Jersey has posted a record of 8-8-1 (17 points).
• The Devils have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 6-2-0 to register 12 points.

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Golden Knights vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

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