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Golden Knights vs. Devils prediction: Vegas favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [12/5/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils predictions for NHL Friday.
The New Jersey Devils will face the Vegas Golden Knights, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Prudential Center on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Golden Knights a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Devils.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's Golden Knights vs. Devils matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Devils prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 54% chance of beating the Devils.
According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Devils odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+190) | +1.5 (-225) |
| Moneyline | -137 | +120 |
| Total | o5.5 (-114) | u5.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Devils picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Devils +1.5 | -225 |
| Moneyline | Devils | +120 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -114 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Devils to win.
Golden Knights vs. Devils player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Devils?
According to our model, Timo Meier is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Devils.
Our projections give Meier a 34.9% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is a 7.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 31.9% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 29.6% |
| Tomas Hertl | 29.2% |
| Braeden Bowman | 25.7% |
| Mark Stone | 23.1% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Timo Meier | 34.9% |
| Nico Hischier | 34.5% |
| Jesper Bratt | 28.5% |
| Dawson Mercer | 26.1% |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | 21.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 6.1% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 5.9% |
| Tomas Hertl | 5.9% |
| Braeden Bowman | 4.7% |
| Mark Stone | 4.7% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Timo Meier | 7.4% |
| Nico Hischier | 7.0% |
| Jesper Bratt | 6.3% |
| Dawson Mercer | 4.9% |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | 4.0% |
Golden Knights vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details
Friday's game between the Devils and Golden Knights at Prudential Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. New Jersey Devils
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Prudential Center
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Devils on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Devils insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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