Vegas Golden Knights vs. New Jersey Devils NHL Betting Tips and Predictions
by Clive Jacobs | Apr 17, 2022
The Vegas Golden Knights and New Jersey Devils — both coming off defeats — will meet on Monday at 10:00 PM ET, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise. The Devils are heavy underdogs on the road, at +272, and the Golden Knights are -347. Find more below on the Golden Knights vs. Devils betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Golden Knights vs. Devils Spread and Betting Line
Golden Knights vs Devils Betting Information
| Favorite |
Moneyline |
Underdog |
Moneyline |
| Golden Knights |
-347 |
Devils |
+272 |
Golden Knights vs. Devils Game Info
- Game Day: Monday, April 18, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Arena: T-Mobile Arena
Computer Predictions for Golden Knights vs. Devils
Computer picks for Golden Knights vs Devils
| Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
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Over (6)
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Golden Knights 4 Devils 2
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Golden Knights vs. Devils Betting Trends
Las Vegas has gone 30-20 as the favorite this season.
The Golden Knights have won every game they’ve played this season with moneyline odds shorter than -347.
According to the moneyline odds, Las Vegas has a 77.6% chance of winning this contest.
Vegas Golden Knights Leaders
Jonathan Marchessault has been vital to Las Vegas this season, with 63 points in 70 games.
Chandler Stephenson is contributing with 57 points (17 goals, 40 assists).
Shea Theodore’s season total of 45 points has come from 13 goals and 32 assists.
Robin Lehner (23-16-2) has a 2.8 goals against average and a .908 save percentage (29th in the league).
Vegas Golden Knights Season Stats
The Golden Knights’ 3.2 average goals per game add up to 240 total, which makes them the 12th-ranked scoring team in the league.
On defense, the Golden Knights have given up 225 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 16th in league play.
The team is ranked 15th in goal differential at +15.
The Golden Knights’ 35 power-play goals this season (ranked 26th in the NHL) have come on 201 power-play chances.
The Golden Knights’ 17.4% power-play conversion rate this season ranks 24th in the league.
The Golden Knights have scored a total of 10 shorthanded goals this season.
The Golden Knights have the league’s 21st-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 77.4%.
The Golden Knights’ players win 49.2% of their faceoffs to rank 18th in the NHL.
The Golden Knights have a 9.3% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 21st in the NHL.
The Golden Knights’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 20.3 hits and 16 blocked shots per game.
Devils vs. Golden Knights Betting Trends
The Devils have been an underdog in 54 games this season, with 14 upset wins (25.9%).
New Jersey has played with moneyline odds of +272 or longer once this season and lost that game.
Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Devils have a 26.9% chance to win.
New Jersey Devils Leaders
Jesper Bratt has scored 25 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 45 assists (0.6 per game), averaging 2.7 shots per game and shooting 13.4%. That makes him among the leaders for New Jersey with 70 total points (1.0 per game).
Nico Hischier has made a major impact for New Jersey this season with 58 points, thanks to 20 goals and 38 assists.
New Jersey’s Jack Hughes has 56 points (26 goals, 30 assists) this season.
Mackenzie Blackwood has an .894 save percentage, with 593 total saves, while conceding 70 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put up a 9-9-3 record between the posts for New Jersey this season.
New Jersey Devils Season Stats
The Devils have scored 228 goals this season (3.0 per game) to rank 17th in the league.
The Devils have conceded 273 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 28th.
They have a -45 goal differential, which ranks 25th in the league.
The Devils have recorded 33 power-play goals this season (28th in the NHL) on 210 power-play chances.
The Devils’ power-play conversion rate (15.7%) ranks 28th in the league.
The Devils have recorded six shorthanded goals.
The Devils’ 15th-ranked penalty kill rate is 79.7%.
The Devils win 46.6% of their faceoffs. That’s the 31st-ranked figure in the NHL.
The 9.6% shooting percentage the Devils have compiled ranks 14th in the league.
The Devils have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 18.7 hits and 12.5 blocked shots per game.
Golden Knights and Devils Injury Report
Golden Knights: Nicolas Hague: Out (Lower Body), Laurent Brossoit: Out (Undisclosed), Nolan Patrick: Out (Undisclosed), Brett Howden: Out (Undisclosed), Reilly Smith: Out (Undisclosed), William Carrier: Out (Lower Body)
Devils: Jack Hughes: Out For Season (Knee), Mackenzie Blackwood: Out (Left Heel), Jonas Siegenthaler: Out For Season (Hand), Miles Wood: Out For Season (Hip), Jonathan Bernier: Out For Season (Hip)
Betting Tips for Golden Knights vs. Devils
We have the Golden Knights predicted as the best bet on the moneyline in this game, and our pick against the spread is the . Our computer model has the scoring going over the total of 6 goals when all is said and done.
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