New Jersey Devils (30-26-4) vs. Los Angeles Kings (30-19-10)
March 3, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Los Angeles Kings -125 / New Jersey Devils +101; Over/Under: 6.5
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The New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at Crypto.Com Arena. The Devils are looking to bounce back, while the Kings are looking to build on their last win. Let’s take a look at what team is going to come out on top.
How Do the Devils Bounce Back?
The Devils in the last game faced off against the Anaheim Ducks in the last game and they were defeated 4-3. Jack Hughes had a strong game, scoring a goal and adding an assist. The Devils on the season is averaging 3.35 goals while their defense is giving up 3.47 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the NHL while the defense is ranked 26th. The defense for this team has been an issue and they are going to need the defense to be better here. Jesper Bratt has scored 22 goals and added 40 assists.
Kings Look to Build on Last Game
The Kings faced off against the Vancouver Canucks in the last game and they were able to secure the 5-1 victory. Kevin Fiala and Drew Doughty both scored a goal and added another assist. The Kings are averaging 3.06 goals while their defense is giving up 2.64 goals per game. The offense is ranked 19th while the defense is ranked 3rd. Kevin Fiala has scored 18 goals and added 34 assists so far this season. There are three different players that have put up at least 50 points so far this season.
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Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have won each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Devils and Kings.
- The Kings have won the third period in each of their last four games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last eight games following a road win.
New Jersey Devils Team Facts
- The Devils have won seven of their last nine games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against the Kings.
- The Devils have lost the second period in eight of their last 10 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last three day games.
Devils vs Kings Betting Prediction
The Kings were able to secure the 5-1 victory in the last game, and they are going to find the success again here. The Devils are giving up 3.47 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle again here. The Kings offense is averaging 3.06 goals per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. This is going to be another easy victory. Back the Kings on the puck line.
