Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2024-12-12 • Prudential Center

New Jersey Devils 3 - 1 Los Angeles Kings

Win Probability

NJD: 56.4%

LAK: 43.6%

Expected Goals

NJD: 3.35

LAK: 2.68

Total Goals

Median: 6.1

Over 5.5: 56%

Over 6.5: 41%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • NJD at home vs LAK: 2-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-14	NJD 6 - 4 LAK	NJD	NJD
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

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	NJD	13	0	0.45
1	LAK	8	0	0.52
2	NJD	14	0	0.58
2	LAK	12	0	0.79
3	NJD	12	1	1.20
3	LAK	9	0	0.63

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 56.4%

Total Goals

Actual: 4.0

Expected: 6.0

Score Breakdown

New Jersey Devils 3 - 1 Los Angeles Kings

Expected: 3.3 - 2.7