The Kings vs Devils prediction for Saturday starts in an unusual place. New Jersey just traded for a three-time Vezina winner, and he will not play in this game. That leaves a 6-4-0 Devils team hosting a Los Angeles club that has won two straight after an 0-4-2 start. New Jersey sits at -170 on the moneyline, and the total is set at 6.0. Below, we work through the goaltending, the special teams and the price before landing on our best bets.
Last Updated: October 24, 2026
Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils — Game Info
| Where | Prudential Center, Newark New Jersey |
| When | October 24 – 3:30 PM ET |
| TV | MSGSN, ABTV |
Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
Start in the crease. The Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck from Winnipeg on Friday, sending Nico Daws to the Jets in the package. Hellebuyck has not played this season and is not expected to dress Saturday. That points to Jake Allen, who is 4-2-0 with a 3.15 goals-against average and an .883 save percentage. Neither starter is confirmed yet, so this read is provisional.
Los Angeles projects to go with Darcy Kuemper. Daily Faceoff lists him at 2-3-1 with an .889 save percentage, though that number hides a recent turn. He made 41 saves in Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders. However, one outlet tabs Anton Forsberg as the probable starter instead. A Forsberg start would change the read, so check confirmations close to puck drop.
The Kings have played the role of a road team that survives rather than controls. The Islanders outshot them 43-27 on Thursday. Artemi Panarin scored twice early, and Brandt Clarke won it in overtime. Los Angeles averages 2.50 goals per game and allows 3.63. Its penalty kill sits last in the league at 63.0%, and its power play is converting just 16.0%. Quinton Byfield is questionable with an upper-body injury. Kevin Fiala remains out after leg surgery.
New Jersey has won four of its last five, including a 4-1 win over Anaheim on Thursday. Arseny Gritsyuk has scored in four straight games on a line with Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt. The Devils’ power play runs at 21.88%, but their own penalty kill is just 72.00%. Both teams played Thursday and had Friday off, so neither side is on a back-to-back. The Devils won the last meeting 6-4 at Prudential Center on March 14, 2026.
Context matters for both rosters. The Hellebuyck deal cost New Jersey Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Daws, the rights to prospect Alexander Command and two draft picks. That is a big bet on the crease, but it pays off later rather than Saturday. Los Angeles, meanwhile, is playing its first season without Anze Kopitar under new head coach Peter Laviolette. Panarin has stepped into the top-line role, and the Kings have leaned on him heavily.
Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | +1.5 (-180) | +145 | O 6.0 (+102) |
| Devils | -1.5 (+155) | -170 | U 6.0 (-122) |
Odds accurate as of October 24, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Kings | 77% | 23% | Devils |
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Kings vs. Devils Prediction — Who Kills Penalties Worse?
The goaltending matchup is the foundation here. Kuemper sits at .889 for the season, and Allen is at .883. Neither number describes a goalie who is stealing games right now. Kuemper’s Thursday performance was strong, but it came behind a team that allowed 43 shots. A goalie facing that volume again is asking a lot of himself. Meanwhile, the Devils just moved their other regular goalie, so Allen carries the load with little relief behind him.
Special teams push the same direction. Los Angeles has the worst penalty kill in the NHL at 63.0%. New Jersey’s kill is not much better at 72.00%. That means almost any power play in this game is a real scoring chance. Overtime adds another path. The Kings lost their first two overtime games before beating the Islanders. Any game tied after 60 minutes produces at least one more goal for full-game totals purposes. The scoring history fits too. Kings games have averaged about 6.1 total goals this season, and Devils games about 6.4. Empty-net goals matter here as well. A trailing team pulling its goalie late regularly adds a goal, and that can decide a total in the final minute.
Still, the case against is real. The Kings score just 2.50 goals per game, and they are winning lately by playing tight. The total’s pricing has ticked slightly toward the Under since it opened. That is not market confirmation, so we rate this a lean. A whole-number total also means a game landing exactly on it is a push. The price asks for a break-even near 49.5%, and the goaltending and penalty kills put the true number a little above it.
The Pick: Over 6.0 (+102)
Kings vs. Devils Prediction — Can LA Survive Another 40-Shot Afternoon?
New Jersey drives play. The Devils average 35.0 shots per game, the most in the league, while allowing 25.1. Los Angeles has been outshot in its recent wins and leaned on Kuemper to cover the gap. In addition, the Kings’ penalty kill hands extra chances to a Hughes, Bratt and Gritsyuk line that has driven New Jersey’s recent scoring. Half of New Jersey’s six wins have come by three goals or more. The Devils’ puck-line price also shortened slightly from its opening number, even as 77% of spread bets backed the Kings. That is a small move against the public, and it supports the read.
On the other hand, this needs a two-goal margin. The Kings’ expected goal differential is close to even, per Daily Faceoff, which suggests their record understates them. Panarin has also given Los Angeles a top-line finisher. Note that this play leans on the same Kings penalty kill and goaltending as the first pick, so the two are not independent. The price asks for a break-even near 39.2%, which leaves a thin edge rather than a big one.
The Pick: Devils -1.5 (+155)
Our Final Word on Kings vs. Devils
This is a matchup between two teams whose goaltending and penalty killing have lagged their scoring. New Jersey won its home game against Colorado earlier this week by a goal, so the Devils have shown they can win tight games too. Meanwhile, the Kings still face the Rangers later on this road trip, and our Rangers vs. Maple Leafs preview covers that opponent. Watch the goalie confirmations before puck drop, since a Forsberg start for Los Angeles would change the price on both plays.
Over 6.0 at +102 is our top play, because two goalies below .890 meet two of the league’s weakest penalty kills. Devils -1.5 at +155 is the second play, because New Jersey leads the league in shots while Los Angeles has been living on its goaltender.
NHL Kings vs. Devils FAQ: October 24, 2026
What time does the Kings vs. Devils game start?
The Kings vs. Devils game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 24, 2026. It is an afternoon matinee at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Both teams last played on Thursday night, so each side comes in with one full day of rest after a day off on Friday.
What channel is the Kings vs. Devils game on?
The Kings vs. Devils game airs on MSGSN and ABTV on Saturday afternoon. These are regional sports networks, so which channel you can watch depends on where you live and which provider you use. Fans outside both teams’ home markets should check their local listings before the scheduled 3:30 p.m. ET start.
Where are the Kings and Devils playing?
The Kings and Devils play at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The arena is the Devils’ home rink. For Los Angeles, it is one stop on an Eastern road trip. The Kings opened that trip with wins at Washington and on Long Island against the Islanders earlier this week.
What are the Kings’ and Devils’ records this season?
The Devils enter the game at 6-4-0, and the Kings enter at 2-4-2. New Jersey has won four of its last five games. Los Angeles opened the season 0-4-2 before winning its last two, including a 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders on Thursday night.
Who won the last meeting between the Kings and Devils?
The Devils won the last meeting between the teams, beating the Kings 6-4 at Prudential Center on March 14, 2026. The game was decided in regulation. Jake Allen earned the win in goal for New Jersey, while Anton Forsberg took the loss for Los Angeles.