New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Prediction for Friday October 30, 2026
The New Jersey Devils will continue their road trip Friday night with a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 PM ET, with coverage available on NHL Network. New Jersey comes into this matchup 8-5 on the season following a three-goal road loss to Colorado in its last outing, snapping a lengthy winning streak. The Vegas Golden Knights remain at home Friday night with a 9-4-1 overall record following a three-goal victory against Ottawa in their last outing, snapping a three-game losing streak. Vegas come into Friday as an -115 home favorite. New Jersey is a -105, and the total is 6.5. Keep up with our NHL Picks.
New Jersey looks to start a new streak
The New Jersey Devils offense has been solid this season, averaging 3.42 goals on 33.5 shots per game, but they scored only two goals in their most recent loss. Defensively, New Jersey has held its own, allowing 2.75 goals on 23.4 shots per game. Jack Hughes leads the New Jersey offense this season with 14 points and 10 assists. Jesper Bratt is second on the team with 11 points, while Arseny Gritsyuk is third on the roster with 10 points. Nico Hischier is fourth on the team with nine points and leads the way with seven goals.
Jake Allen struggled immensely in the net for New Jersey in their last outing, giving up five goals on 44 shots to post an .886 save percentage in the loss. Connor Brown led New Jersey's scoring with two goals on two shots in just over 14 minutes.
Key Injury Report for New Jersey:
- Seamus Casey (IR-NR) – Nov 21
Vegas goes for 2 in a row
The Vegas offense has been their biggest strength this season, averaging 3.57 goals on 29.7 shots per game, and they've scored 10 total goals across their last two wins. Defensively, Vegas is allowing 2.79 goals on 25.1 shots per game, but they've given up 14 goals across their last three losses. Jack Eichel leads the Vegas offense this season with 20 points, and he's posted a team-high 13 assists. Mark Stone is second on the team with 16 points, and he leads the roster with eight goals. Mitch Marner has added 13 points, while Ivan Barbashev is fourth on the team with 10 points this season.
Adin Hill led the Vegas defense in their last outing, giving up just one goal on 26 shots to post a .962 save percentage. Braeden Bowman, Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, and Raphael Lavoie led the charge for the Vegas offense, scoring one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Vegas:
- Carter Hart (Day-To-Day) – Oct 30
- Parker Wotherspoon (IR) - Nov 8
New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights Pick
Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -115
Vegas gets the edge in this matchup due to its ability to control the puck and create consistent offensive pressure. New Jersey has enough offensive talent to keep things competitive, but playing another game on the road against a physical Vegas team will be a difficult challenge. The Golden Knights should be able to establish themselves in the offensive zone, generate second-chance opportunities, and force New Jersey to spend extended stretches defending. Look for Vegas to use its home-ice advantage and offensive depth to pull away late.
Pick: Over 6.5 Goals
Both teams have the offensive weapons to put several goals on the board Friday night. New Jersey should find opportunities through its speed and transition attack, especially if Vegas gets too aggressive pushing the puck forward. The Golden Knights can answer with their ability to create traffic in front of the net and generate quality scoring chances off sustained possessions. With both teams capable of producing multiple scoring lines, this game has the potential to turn into a back-and-forth offensive battle. Expect enough scoring from both sides to push the total over.