Devils vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 1/1/2025

The New Jersey Devils complete a back-to-back on New Year's Day when visiting the Los Angeles Kings, after playing on the road Tuesday versus the Anaheim Ducks. New Jersey is 24-12-3 with 50 points and first in the Metropolitan Division, one point ahead of the Washington Capitals. New Jersey was defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday, snapping a three-game winning streak. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Nico Hischier is the leading goal scorer for New Jersey with 18. Jasper Bratt is the leader in assists with 33 and points with 47. In goal, Jacob Markstrom is 19-6-2 with a goals-against average of 2.11 and a save percentage of .914. New Jersey has a goals-for average of 3.33 and a goals-against average of 2.51. New Jersey's power play is second in the NHL and its penalty kill is 8th.

The Los Angeles Kings look for a third consecutive victory when hosting the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. Los Angeles is 21-10-5 with 47 points and is second in the Pacific Division, six points behind the first-place Vegas Golden Knights. Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night. LA rallied from a 4-3 deficit after two periods with two goals in the final period to win. 

Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles in goals with 17. Anze Kopitar is the leader in assists with 27 and points with 39. In goal, Darcy Kuemper is 8-2-5 with a goals-against average of 2.40 and a save percentage of .911. Los Angeles has a goals-for average of 3.14 and a goals-against average of 2.61. The Los Angeles power play is 25th in the NHL and the penalty kill is 12th.

The Los Angeles Kings will pick up a victory over a road-weary New Jersey Devils on Wednesday but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in 10 of New Jersey's last 12 and 12 of Los Angeles’ last 17. New Jersey goalie Jacob Markstrom has a 2.11 goals-against average and Los Angeles goalie Darcy Kuemper has a 2.40 GAA. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Kings win but our best play is UNDER 3-2.