New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 1/14/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (+105) Kings (-126)

Crypto.com Arena is the site where the Los Angeles Kings (25-14-6) will play the New Jersey Devils (26-12-3) on Saturday. The odds on this game have New Jersey at +105 and Los Angeles is coming in at -126. The over/under has been set at 7.

The New Jersey Devils had a good night with a 5-3 victory against the Hurricanes in their previous game. New Jersey had 6 minutes in the box for this game. Furthermore, they had 4 chances on the power play but weren't able to score. The Devils had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the win. While out there on the ice, they scored on 5 out of the 22 shots they attempted.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have tallied 129 power play opportunities (18th in the NHL) and have earned 23 goals in those attempts. The Devils have seen 1,120 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .904. New Jersey has taken 1,417 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.0%. At even strength, the Devils have conceded 85 goals while notching 115 of their own. New Jersey has accounted for 130 power play chances and they have scored 26 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 20.00%. For the current season, they have recorded 55 points and their points percentage is .671. With regard to their scoring, the New Jersey Devils have tallied 141 goals (12th in pro hockey) for the season and have conceded 108.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Vitek Vanecek. The opposition has been able to score 255 goals against Vanecek in his professional career and his goals against average is 2.60. Vanecek has participated in 106 games over the course of his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is .909 during his 5,878 minutes played. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 57-27-12 and he was named the starter in 99 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Vanecek has earned 52 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .525. Vanecek has seen 2,803 shot attempts against him and has gathered 2,548 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Los Angeles went up against the Sharks in a game where the Kings earned a win by a tally of 4-3. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Kings scored 4 goals of the 37 shots on goal they tried.

The Kings have scored 110 goals at even strength and 38 goals (6th in the NHL) while on the power play. Los Angeles has put up 1,460 shots (4th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.14%, while allowing the opposition 1,294 shots. Over the course of the season, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 148 goals, 56 points, as well as a points percentage of .622. They have allowed 151 goals to be scored by way of 109 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 156 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 24.36%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 73.08% on their opponents 156 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 88.3%.

Across the rink you will find Pheonix Copley protecting the net. He has tallied 1,115 stops out of 1,237 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .901. Copley has amassed a career mark of 28-11-3 and has participated in 45 contests. He was named a starter in 40 games and has racked up 2,566 mins. Copley's quality start percentage comes out to 55.0% and he has qualified for 22 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.85 goals per contest and he has relinquished 122 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-126)

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