Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/5

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The Vegas Golden Knights are set to take on the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. This NHL regular season game will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on NHLN.

The Golden Knights, with a record of 12-6-8, stand at 5th in their conference. Head Coach Bruce Cassidy will lead the team from the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Devils have a record of 16-10-1 and rank 6th in their conference. Sheldon Keefe coaches the Devils, representing the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Golden Knights vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine -127, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine +107

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading into their next game with some recent wins under their belt. They won their last two games against the Chicago Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks, both with a score of 4-3. In these games, Shea Theodore and Braeden Bowman made significant contributions on the ice.

In the current season, the Golden Knights have scored 80 goals, ranking them 12th. They have also made 137 assists, placing them 14th in this category. Their power play has been effective with 20 goals, securing the 3rd spot in the league.

Akira Schmid has been the primary goalie for the Golden Knights this season. He has appeared in 15 games, securing 9 wins and making 320 saves. Carter Hart also made an appearance, playing a crucial role in the recent win against the Blackhawks.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had a tough stretch in their recent home games. They lost their last three games at home. The Devils have been able to generate shots but have struggled to convert them into goals.

In the recent game against the Dallas Stars, the Devils were unable to score. They managed 30 shots on goal but none found the net. This game saw their goalie, Jacob Markstrom, make 25 saves on 28 shots.

Despite these recent losses, some Devils players are still performing well. Nico Hischier has been a standout with 25 points this season. Jesper Bratt also contributed with 26 points, highlighting the talent in the Devils’ lineup.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils. With a moneyline of -127, they have a slight edge over the Devils, who are at +107. Based on the skater and goaltending stats, the Golden Knights are projected to win with a score of 4-3.

The current total for the game is set at 6.0 goals. Given the projected score of 4-3, the game is likely to go over the total. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with the Golden Knights ranked 12th in goals and the Devils ranked 11th, supporting the over pick at -105.