New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/17

The New Jersey Devils will play the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The game will start at 10:00 PM and will be shown on TNT. This matchup is part of the NHL Regular Season.

The Devils have a record of 18-14-1 this season. They are led by Head Coach Sheldon Keefe and are ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the Golden Knights have a 16-6-9 record. Coached by Bruce Cassidy, they hold the 5th spot in the Western Conference.

Devils vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena
• Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
• Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -185, New Jersey Devils +156

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have shown a mixed performance in their recent games. They secured a 4-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks but fell 1-2 to the Vancouver Canucks. Their games against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins also ended in losses, highlighting a need for improvement in consistency.

Jesper Bratt is a key player for the Devils, with 29 points over 33 games. Nico Hischier and Timo Meier also contribute, with 26 and 23 points, respectively. The team relies on their offensive players to create opportunities and score.

In goal, Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen share the duties. Markstrom has 383 saves this season, while Allen has made 420 saves. Both goalies will need to be strong to support their team’s efforts on the ice.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They managed 25 shots on goal, scoring three times, with one goal on the power play. The team also recorded 15 hits and 20 blocks in that game.

Jack Eichel has been a key player for the Golden Knights this season. He has played in 31 games and scored 12 goals, along with 29 assists. Eichel has a total of 41 points, making him a top performer for the team.

Goaltending has been solid with Carter Hart playing four games and securing three wins. He has made 100 saves and allowed 11 goals. Akira Schmid is another goalie with 11 wins out of 17 games this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils, with a moneyline of -185. The Devils are the underdogs at +156. Based on the current season stats, the Golden Knights have allowed fewer goals, ranking 5th in goals against, compared to the Devils’ 15th. This defensive edge makes the Golden Knights a solid pick to win the game with a projected score of 3-2.

The over/under line for the game is set at 5.5, with the under slightly favored at -114. Both teams have shown strong defensive capabilities, with neither team achieving a shutout this season. The projected total score is 5, suggesting a bet on the under is the better choice, as the defenses might limit scoring opportunities.