Kings vs Devils Prediction 10/24/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 24th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 2-4-2 this year after they defeated the Islanders in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Los Angeles led 2-0 after the first period, but they blew the lead, before getting the win in OT. The Kings were out shot by a total of 43-27, won 37.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles was led by Artemi Panarin, who had two goals, while Darcy Kuemper stopped 41 out of 43 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Capitals by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Bruins by a score of 4-1 before that. The Kings have scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.63 goals against per game, while also going 16.0% on the power play and 63.0% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led the team with six goals and three assists, while Darcy Kuemper is 2-3-1 with a 3.55 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this year.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 6-4-0 this season after they defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-1 in their last game. New Jersey had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored the last two goals to seal the win. The Devils out shot Anaheim by a total of 28-16, won 51.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey was led by Jack Hughes, who had one goal and one assist, while Nico Daws stopped 15 out of 16 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Avalanche by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-2 before that. The Devils have scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 21.9% on the power play and 72.0% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led the team with three goals and eight assists, while Jake Allen is 4-2-0 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this season.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Devils have won each of their last seven Saturday day games at Prudential Center.
• The Kings have lost each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
• The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last six Saturday games against the Kings.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games.
• The Devils have won the third period in six of their last seven day games at Prudential Center against opponents on a winning streak.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won eight of their last nine day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have lost six of their last 10 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games as home favorites following a home win.
• The Devils have lost the second period in three of their last four games as favorites when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eleven of the Kings’ last 12 road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between the Kings and Devils have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Devils’ last 21 day games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Kings’ last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Arseni Gritsyuk has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last four home games.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Devils as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in each of the Kings’ last six games as road underdogs.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 appearances with his team as an underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Kings vs Devils Prediction

New Jersey comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have scored four goals or more in all four of those wins. The Devils are 5-2-0 at home this year, while the Kings are 2-1-2 on the road. Los Angeles has won two in a row, but they have scored two regulation goals or fewer in four of their last five. Take the Devils to win in regulation here.

David Racey's Pick: Devils to Win in Regulation