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New Jersey Devils favored to win against Los Angeles Kings in upcoming matchup

The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the New Jersey Devils in the second game of their seven-game road trip. The Kings are riding a six-game winning streak and are currently second in the Pacific Division, just two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights. The New Jersey Devils, on the other hand, suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, marking their second consecutive loss. They are currently second in the Metropolitan Division, one point behind the Washington Capitals. Despite the Kings' recent success, the Devils are the favorites to win, with the opening line at -146 and the current line at New Jersey -149. Both teams will be missing key players for the matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings +130 | Devils -149
• Spread: Kings +1.5 (-195) | Devils -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 60%.

Los Angeles vs New Jersey Stats

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings have a strong defense, ranking 3rd in goals against average and 2nd in shots allowed per game. However, their power play is struggling, ranking 28th in the league. Adrian Kempe leads the team in goals while Anze Kopitar leads in assists and points. Goalies David Rittich and Darcy Kuemper have solid records and save percentages. Despite their offensive struggles, the Kings have a solid power ranking of 6 and are having a successful season with a record of 17-8-3. Be sure to check out our NHL Predictions for potential payouts.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils have been performing well in the NHL, with a strong goals-for average of 3.3 and goals-against average of 2.7, ranking 10th and 7th respectively. They are averaging 30.5 shots per game and allowing just 26.7 shots against them, ranking 5th and 6th in the league. The Devils have the top power play in the NHL, scoring 31.2% of the time, and a penalty kill that is ranked 12th, holding opponents scoreless 81.1% of the time. Nico Hischier leads the team in goals scored, with Jesper Bratt leading in assists and points. They have 10 players with double digits in points. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has a strong record of 13-6-2 with a 2.48 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. The Devils have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked 9th for offense and 6th for defense. In their last three matchups against Los Angeles, New Jersey went 1-2-0.

New Jersey's Power Play Dominance Set to Challenge Los Angeles in Upcoming Matchup

New Jersey ranks 10th in the league in goals-for with an average of 3.3 per game, and 7th in goals-against, allowing only 2.7 goals per game. Their goalie, Jacob Markstrom, boasts a solid 2.48 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. The Devils excel on the power play, scoring 31.2% of the time with the man advantage, the best in the NHL, and are ranked 12th on the penalty kill. In contrast, Los Angeles ranks 28th on the power play and 15th on the penalty kill. New Jersey has won 13 of their last 21 games, while the Kings, currently second in the Pacific Division, are on a seven-game road trip. Although the two teams have similar stats and records, the key difference in their upcoming matchup will likely be New Jersey's superior performance on the power play and penalty kill.

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