The Los Angeles Kings (17-8-3) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (18-11-3) on Thursday, December 12th. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on ESPN+. Both the Kings and Devils will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Kings vs Devils

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Kings dropped to 17-8-3 after a 4-3 road loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-0 before giving up four unanswered goals, including the game-winner with just 31 seconds left in regulation. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.

Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, who had six assists and 40 shots on goal. Phillip Danault added a goal and an assist. Defensively, the Kings allowed 21 shots, with Darcy Kuemper making 18 saves for an 85.7% save percentage.

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey fell to 18-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 3 total goals fell short of that mark.

Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames put up three goals. New Jersey’s offense struggled throughout, managing just 22 shots on goal.

Los Angeles Offense Breakdown

Alex Laferriere found the net twice for the Kings, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. He opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period and added another early in the second. Phillip Danault, who took 5 shots on goal, scored his first goal of the season in the third period, following Laferriere’s second goal.

The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, now with 4 and 5 on the season. Anze Kopitar also contributed with his 9th assist on Laferriere’s opening goal.

Devils Offense Breakdown

New Jersey’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite putting 22 shots on goal. The Devils struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.

They were unable to find the net in any period, and none of their players recorded a goal or an assist.

Los Angeles Team Defense

After taking a 3-2 lead at 11:48 in the 3rd period, the Kings’ defense couldn’t hold, allowing a game-tying goal at 19:29. They then gave up 3 shootout goals, leading to a 4-3 loss. Despite 6 takeaways and 24 hits, goalie Darcy Kuemper had a save percentage of just 85.7% on 21 shots from Chicago.

New Jersey Team Defense

Defensively, the Devils held firm through two periods, but they allowed three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. New Jersey’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Kings vs Devils Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last five games at home, the Devils have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
• Through their last five games as the underdog, the Devils have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
• Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 puck line in their last five games.

Kings vs Devils Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Devils to take down the Kings at home. With the moneyline currently at -148, I’m placing my bet on the Devils straight-up.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Kings to cover. Even if the Devils win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Kings should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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