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Devils vs. Golden Knights prediction: Vegas favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [12/17/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights predictions for NHL Wednesday.
NHL action continues on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET as the New Jersey Devils square off with the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of the Devils vs. Golden Knights game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Devils vs. Golden Knights prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Devils and Golden Knights 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 61% chance of defeating the Devils.
According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Devils vs. Golden Knights odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Devils | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-165) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Moneyline | +154 | -182 |
| Total | o5.5 (-102) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Devils vs. Golden Knights picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 | -165 |
| Moneyline | Devils | +154 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -102 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Devils vs. Golden Knights player props
Who will score a goal in Devils vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Nico Hischier is most likely to score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give Hischier a 35.7% chance of scoring a goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the star is a 7.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 35.7% |
| Jesper Bratt | 30.3% |
| Dawson Mercer | 27.0% |
| Ondrej Palat | 18.2% |
| Connor Brown | 17.5% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 33.0% |
| Jack Eichel | 33.0% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 32.2% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 25.9% |
| Mark Stone | 25.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 7.5% |
| Jesper Bratt | 6.5% |
| Dawson Mercer | 5.2% |
| Ondrej Palat | 3.3% |
| Stefan Noesen | 3.0% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 6.8% |
| Jack Eichel | 6.7% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.2% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 5.3% |
| Mark Stone | 4.8% |
Devils vs. Golden Knights game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's game between the Golden Knights and Devils at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Devils on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Devils vs. Golden Knights insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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