Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions
2024-12-12 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 3 - 1 Los Angeles Kings
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NJD: 59.4%
LAK: 40.6%
Expected Goals
NJD: 3.20
LAK: 2.97
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NJD
Jacob Markstrom - 15-13-1 | 0.882 SV% | 3.20 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 14-11-9 | 0.900 SV% | 2.59 GAA
| Stat | NJD | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.884 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.899 | 0.866 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.977 | 0.857 |
| GAA | 3.32 | 2.27 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • NJD at home vs LAK: 1-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | LAK 1 - 4 NJD | NJD | LAK |
| 2025-01-01 | LAK 3 - 0 NJD | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-12-12 | NJD 3 - 1 LAK | NJD | NJD |
| 2024-03-03 | LAK 5 - 1 NJD | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-02-15 | NJD 1 - 2 LAK | LAK | NJD |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18:56 | NJD | Goal |
| 2 | 16:41 | LAK | Goal |
| 3 | 17:17 | NJD | Goal |
| 3 | 12:58 | NJD | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 59.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 3 - 1 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.2 - 3.0