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New Jersey Devils Expected to Dominate Vegas Golden Knights in Home Game

Vegas Golden Knights (31-17-6) will be aiming to end their three-game road losing streak as they face off against the New Jersey Devils (30-19-6) at Prudential Center on Thursday night at 7 PM ET. The Golden Knights recently suffered a 2-1 loss to the Islanders, while the Devils are coming off a 3-2 victory against Pittsburgh. Vegas has a strong record of 6-1-3 in their last 10 games against New Jersey. This game marks the first of two regular season matchups between the two teams. Despite opening as the underdog, New Jersey is the betting favorite with odds at -114 that have remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team emerges victorious in this Vegas vs. New Jersey prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Knights +100 | Devils -114
• Spread: Golden Knights +1.5 (-263) | Devils -1.5 (+220)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 53%.

Vegas vs New Jersey Stats

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have struggled recently, coming into this game on a four-game losing streak, including three straight road losses. They will aim to end both streaks with a win on Thursday. Vegas averages 3.28 goals per game, with Jack Eichel leading the team in scoring with 66 points. Defensively, they have been solid, giving up an average of 2.76 goals per game, which is ninth in the league. In their last game, they scored one goal on 34 shots and gave up two goals. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov saved 12 of 14 shots in the last game and has a 12-7-2 record with a 2.71 GAA and .897 save percentage. Tanner Pearson and Raphael Lavoie are questionable for the upcoming game. Despite their recent struggles, Vegas is ranked 6th in offense, 10th in defense, and has a season record of 31-17-6 with a power ranking of 5.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils bounced back from their loss to Buffalo with a win over Pittsburgh in their last game. They will look to continue their momentum and secure their second straight win when they play on Thursday. The team averages 3.07 goals per game and scored three goals on 27 shots in their last game. Jack Hughes leads the team with 63 points, followed by Jesper Bratt with 61 points and Nico Hischier with 43 points. Hughes scored two goals in the win over the Penguins, while Bratt had two assists. Defensively, the Devils have been strong, giving up 2.51 goals per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Nicolas Daws had a solid performance in the last game, saving 25 of 27 shots. However, Jonas Siegenthaler is questionable for the upcoming game. The team has a power ranking of 11 and is ranked #12 for offense and #4 for defense, with an overall record of 30-19-6. Vegas has gone 1-1-1 in their last three matchups against New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils Expected to Dominate Vegas Golden Knights in Home Game

The New Jersey Devils have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning two out of the last three, while the Vegas Golden Knights have faced challenges on the road with three consecutive losses. The Devils hold a competitive advantage in this matchup due to their effective offensive play, having scored a total of 11 goals in their recent three games. Additionally, New Jersey has showcased proficiency in special teams, successfully converting over 27 percent of their power play opportunities. In contrast, the Golden Knights rank 21st in the league in penalty kills and have struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in their last three road games. Conversely, Vegas has faced scoring difficulties in their recent road games, only managing to score six goals. Despite their strong performance on special teams, converting over 28 percent of power play opportunities, the Golden Knights may struggle against the Devils' solid defense, having only conceded four goals in their last three home games. It is likely that New Jersey will emerge as the favored team in this matchup.

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