New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2027-01-02 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils @ 6:00 PM PST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 55.7%
NJD: 44.3%
Expected Goals
LAK: 3.33
NJD: 2.99
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 5-3-1 | 0.885 SV% | 3.46 GAA
NJD
Jake Allen - 5-3-0 | 0.887 SV% | 3.11 GAA
| Stat | LAK | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.912 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.910 | 0.882 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.923 |
| GAA | 2.27 | 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: 73% • LAK at home vs NJD: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | NJD 3 - 1 LAK | NJD | NJD |
| 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-02 at 6:00 PM PST.
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