Devils vs Golden Knights Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 17th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 18-14-1 this season after they lost to Vancouver by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New Jersey cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the low scoring loss. The Devils out shot Vancouver by a total of 26-15, won 51.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got their lone goal from Hughes, while Markstrom stopped 13 out of 15 shots, which was an .867 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Lightning by a score of 8-4 before that. The Devils have lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 37 points. New Jersey has scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 21.4% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with six goals and 23 assists, while Nico Hischier has added 10 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 8-7-1 with a 3.56 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this season. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 16-6-9 this year after they defeated Columbus by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they scored the last two goals to get the win. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 30-26, won 41.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Hutton, and McNabb, while Hart stopped 28 out of 30 shots, which was a .933 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Flyers by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Islanders by a score of 5-4 before that. The Golden Knights have won six of their last seven games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 41 points. Vegas has scored 3.06 goals per game and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 24.7% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 12 goals and 29 assists, while Mitch Marner has added six goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Akira Schmid, who is 11-2-4 with a 2.33 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year. 

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won six of their last seven games.
• The Devils have lost five of their last six games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against the Devils.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the second period.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the Devils’ last 10 games.
• The Golden Knights have lost each of their last three Wednesday games as favorites.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 11 of the Golden Knights’ last 12 games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Golden Knights have lost the second period in four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at T-Mobile Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Devils’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Golden Knights’ last five night games at T-Mobile Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has scored a goal in three of his last four home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Noah Hanifin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Devils.
• Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances at T-Mobile Arena.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances with the Devils as underdogs.
• Brett Pesce has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four appearances with the Devils as road underdogs.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in 19 of his last 22 appearances in road games.

Devils vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Vegas comes into this matchup after winning six of their last seven games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Golden Knights are 7-4-4 at home this year, while the Devils are 8-8-0 on the road. New Jersey has alternated wins and losses over their last five, but they have allowed two goals or fewer in two straight. Vegas has gone under 5.5 goals in four of their last five and I think we will see another under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5