Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils Prediction and Picks - December 5, 2025
Friday evening National Hockey League action, and we have a Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils prediction ready to rock and roll. The Golden Knights are off a 4-3 shootout win over Chicago at home and they are now 12-14 on the year. New Jersey checks in at 16-11 on the year, but they have lost three in a row, including a 3-0 loss to Dallas at home in their last game. Vegas won both meetings a year ago. Read on to see our Golden Knights vs Devils prediction.
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Golden Knights Survive Scare From Chicago
Vegas’ last outing was a 4–3 shootout victory over the Blackhawks on December 2, where Braeden Bowman tied the game late in the third period and Shea Theodore netted the deciding goal in the shootout. Carter Hart made 27 saves in his Golden Knights debut, including six in overtime, helping Vegas secure its second straight win after a rough stretch.
Offensively, the Golden Knights have been steady, averaging 3.0 goals per game (14th) while firing 29.8 shots per game (6th). Their power play has been a strength at 23.5% (8th), and they dominate the dot with a 53.9% faceoff win rate (3rd). Jack Eichel continues to drive the attack with 11 goals and 20 assists, while Mark Stone has extended his point streak to 10 games. Ivan Barbashev and Tomas Hertl provide secondary scoring, and Bowman’s emergence has added youthful energy to the lineup.
Defensively, Vegas allows 3.0 goals per game (14th) but keeps opponents in check with just 25 shots against per game (3rd). Their penalty kill sits at 81.2% (15th), and they’ve recorded one shutout. Discipline remains an issue, ranking 22nd in penalty minutes (219), but Hart’s strong debut gives them hope in net with Adin Hill sidelined. Against New Jersey, Vegas will look to lean on its puck possession and faceoff dominance to control tempo.
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Offense A No-Show Against the Stars
New Jersey’s most recent game was a 3–0 loss to the Dallas Stars on December 3, where Jake Oettinger stopped all 30 shots faced to hand the Devils their second straight defeat. The Devils had two power‑play opportunities but couldn’t convert, and their offense stalled despite generating chances from Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt.
On the season, the Devils average 3.0 goals per game (15th) and fire 29.5 shots per game (8th). Their power play has been sharp at 24.3% (6th), with Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer providing scoring depth alongside Hischier and Bratt. Jack Hughes, despite missing time earlier, remains a dynamic force when healthy, and the Devils’ offensive balance makes them dangerous even when one line goes cold. Faceoffs have been less reliable at 49.8% (18th), but their ability to generate consistent shot volume keeps them competitive.
Defensively, New Jersey allows 3.0 goals per game (18th) and gives up 28.5 shots per game (22nd). Their penalty kill has been strong at 82.9% (7th), and they’ve recorded two shutouts. Discipline has been an issue, with 214 penalty minutes (24th), but goaltending has held up with Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom splitting duties. Against Vegas, the Devils will need to tighten up defensively and find ways to break through a Golden Knights team that thrives in close games.
Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils Pick
Golden Knights vs Devils Moneyline Pick
- Vegas -123 (5 Units)
Vegas looks like the right side here because they’re coming off that 4–3 shootout win over Chicago, where Braeden Bowman tied the game late, and Shea Theodore sealed it in the shootout. Carter Hart’s debut was solid with 27 saves, and the Golden Knights showed resilience by closing strong in overtime. Their offensive balance has been steady all season, averaging 3.0 goals per game (14th) with a top‑10 power play at 23.5%, and they dominate the faceoff circle at 53.9% (3rd). With Jack Eichel driving the attack and Mark Stone riding a 10‑game point streak, Vegas has the kind of depth that can wear down New Jersey’s defense.
The Devils, meanwhile, were blanked 3–0 by Dallas in their last outing, struggling to convert on the power play and finding little room against Jake Oettinger. While New Jersey’s special teams have been strong overall (24.3% PP, 6th; 82.9% PK, 7th), their offense has been inconsistent, and they’ve had trouble keeping opponents off the board, allowing 3.0 goals per game (18th) with 28.5 shots against (22nd). Vegas’ ability to control possession and limit shots (25 per game allowed, 3rd) gives them a clear edge in dictating tempo. With Hart settling in and the Knights finding rhythm again, backing Vegas feels like the sharper play.
Golden Knights vs Devils Over/Under Pick
- Under 6 (4 Units)
The Under 6 feels like the right angle because both Vegas and New Jersey have been playing tighter, lower‑scoring hockey despite solid offensive numbers on paper. The Golden Knights average 3.0 goals per game (14th) but also allow just 25 shots against per game (3rd), which keeps scores in check, while the Devils mirror them with 3.0 goals per game (15th) yet rank top‑10 on the penalty kill at 82.9%. Vegas has leaned on Carter Hart’s steady goaltending since his debut, and New Jersey just got blanked 3–0 by Dallas, showing how their offense can stall against disciplined defenses. With both teams ranking middle of the pack in goals allowed and neither consistently breaking games wide open, this matchup profiles more as a grind than a shootout, making the Under 6 a sharp play.
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