New Jersey Devils at Utah Hockey Club NHL Predictions
2026-12-29 • Delta Center
Utah Hockey Club vs New Jersey Devils @ 7:00 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
UTA: 47.7%
NJD: 52.3%
Expected Goals
UTA: 2.90
NJD: 2.77
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
UTA
Karel Vejmelka - 38-20-3 | 0.896 SV% | 2.75 GAA
NJD
Jake Allen - 17-17-2 | 0.903 SV% | 2.74 GAA
| Stat | UTA | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.895 | 0.912 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.881 | 0.893 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.885 | — |
| GAA | 2.68 | 2.52 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 25% • UTA at home vs NJD: 0-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | NJD 4 - 1 UTA | NJD | UTA |
| 2025-12-19 | UTA 1 - 2 NJD | NJD | UTA |
| 2025-03-01 | UTA 1 - 3 NJD | NJD | UTA |
| 2024-10-14 | NJD 3 - 0 UTA | NJD | NJD |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-29 at 7:00 PM MST.
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