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New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights February 6th 2025
Planning on watching today’s Golden Knights and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Devils as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.
Vegas vs. New Jersey Key Information
- Teams: Golden Knights at Devils
- Where: Prudential Center Newark
- Date: Thursday, February 6th
- Betting Odds NJ -116 | VEG -102 O/U 5.5
The Golden Knights Can Win If…
With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved their record to 31-17-6. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.
Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. The Golden Knights had four different players contribute to their scoring in the game.
In their 4-3 overtime win, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, with Brett Howden netting his 6th goal of the season in OT. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for Vegas, bringing his season total to 7 goals, while Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal of the year.
Hanifin also picked up two assists, giving him 5 assists this season. William Karlsson found the net for the 2nd time this year, as the Golden Knights had 13 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, Vegas will look to improve after allowing the first two goals and another late in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with an 84.2% save percentage, and the Golden Knights’ defense finished with 10 takeaways and 22 hits.
- Over their last three regular season games, the Golden Knights have gone 0-3 straight up. In these contests, the team went just 0-3 against the spread, while going 0-3 on the over-under.
- The Golden Knights have gone 2-8 over their last ten regular season games. Their record vs the puck line sits at 4-6 in these matchups, while posting a 4-5-1 over-under mark.
The Devils Can Win If…
New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 30-19-6. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
All the scoring occurred in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 5:34. New Jersey struggled offensively, managing only 22 shots on goal.
New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their recent game against Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Devils had 19 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any of their scoring opportunities.
New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, including the third, where Calgary scored three times to secure a 3-0 victory.
Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey’s defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.
- Over their last three games, the Devils have gone 2-1 straight up. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is less impressive at 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 1-2.
- The Devils have gone 4-6 over their last ten regular season games. Their record vs the puck line sits at 2-8 in these matchups, while posting a 5-5 over-under mark.
The Lean
When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Devils to defeat the Golden Knights while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -116, I’m placing a wager on the Devils to win outright.
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Golden Knights to cover. Even if the Devils secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Golden Knights should cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Devils Out to Add to Golden Knights’ Recent Struggles
The Vegas Golden Knights (29-19-6, 64 points) are desperate to halt their slide when they face the New Jersey Devils (30-20-4, 64 points) on Thursday night in Newark, N.J.
Vegas has lost four straight games (0-2-2) and has dropped 11 of its last 14 as it continues to tumble in the Pacific Division standings. Meanwhile, the Devils have won four of their last six and are closing in on second place in the Metropolitan Division.
Golden Knights’ Offensive Woes Continue
Despite their star-studded roster, Vegas has struggled to generate offense, scoring just four goals in its last three games. Their latest setback, a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday, was particularly frustrating.
Key Issues for Vegas:
✔ Lack of Scoring: Just four goals in the last three games.
✔ Road Struggles: Lost six of their last seven road games.
✔ Offensive Execution: Despite allowing just 14 shots against the Islanders (tied for fewest in franchise history), the Knights couldn’t find a way to win.
“I thought we played good. I think giving up 14 shots, a lot of times you’re going to be on the better end,” defenseman Shea Theodore said. “We just didn’t get it inside enough.”
Vegas hasn’t lost five straight since March 2022, the only season in franchise history they missed the playoffs. With two games left before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the pressure is on to turn things around.
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Devils Riding Momentum After Shootout Win
The Devils come into the matchup fresh off a 3-2 shootout win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
🔴 Jack Hughes scored twice, bringing his season total to 26 goals.
🔴 Timo Meier netted the game-winner in the seventh round of the shootout.
🔴 Goaltender Nico Daws made 25 saves, improving to 4-2-0 since taking over as New Jersey’s starter.
Despite nearly letting a 2-0 lead slip away, the Devils showed resilience to secure two crucial points.
“Guys were battling, guys were tired, through overtime, through the shootout,” Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said. “All in all, it’s a good two points.”
Key Matchups to Watch
⚔️ Jack Hughes vs. Vegas Defense: Hughes has five points in his last four games. Can Vegas contain him?
⚔️ Golden Knights’ Power Play: Ranked 21st in the NHL, it needs to break through.
⚔️ Goaltending Battle: Nico Daws (NJ) vs. Logan Thompson (VGK) – who will stand tall?
With both teams desperate for points before the break, expect an intense, high-stakes showdown in Newark.
