New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings prediction: New Jersey Devils tipped to edge it (67.7%)
NHL sees New Jersey Devils face Los Angeles Kings at Prudential Center. The model makes New Jersey Devils the favourite, assigning a clear 67.7% probability of victory. For reference, the full split is New Jersey Devils 67.7%, draw 0%, Los Angeles Kings 32.3%.
Form guides this call: New Jersey Devils are winning at a 60% clip against Los Angeles Kings's 33%, before home advantage is applied. The projected line is New Jersey Devils 3.4 – 2.5 Los Angeles Kings, based on each team's scoring and concession averages this season blended with prior form.
Verdict: New Jersey Devils to come out on top is the model's recommended pick at 67.7% confidence. As always, these are statistical estimates, not certainties.
Team news
- NHL trade grades: Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey Devils — On Friday, the Devils acquired Hellebuyck from the Jets -- who received Mercer, Bjugstad, Command and Daws. Here's what it means for each team. (ESPN, 2026-10-23)
- Devils acquire 3-time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck from Jets — The Devils made a major move Friday, acquiring goalie and 3-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck from the Jets in return for several players and draft picks. (ESPN, 2026-10-23)
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- Former NHL All-Star Ron Duguay dies of cancer at 69 — Ron Duguay, who played nearly 1,000 games in the NHL from the late 1970s through the '80s, has died of cancer. He was 69. (ESPN, 2026-10-22)
- NHL Tonight: Previews, stats and betting intel for Thursday's dozen games — Get your multi-view ready, hockey fans, it's another busy night! (ESPN, 2026-10-22)
- Kings secure long-awaited first win, lose Quinton Byfield to upper-body injury — The NHL's only winless team entering Tuesday's action, the Los Angeles Kings broke out offensively, producing a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals to improve to 1-6-2, though they lost center Quinton Byfield in the first period to an upper-body injury. (ESPN, 2026-10-21)