New Jersey Devils defeat Los Angeles Kings 3-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NHL · Los Angeles Kings 1, New Jersey Devils 3
The New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Prudential Center. The New Jersey Devils covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went under the closing total of 5.5, with 4 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first period. It was 1-1 after two periods. The New Jersey Devils outscored the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anton Forsberg (Los Angeles Kings): 23 saves on 25 shots.
- Scott Laughton (Los Angeles Kings): 1 goal.
- Arseny Gritsyuk (New Jersey Devils): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Anthony Mantha (New Jersey Devils): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils?
The New Jersey Devils covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 2 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at New Jersey Devils -1.5.
Did Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
How did AiQ's Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the New Jersey Devils to win at -192, a win (+$52.08 on a $100 bet).
Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- New Jersey Devils team total 3.5: the under, paying -128, with 3 scored.
- Los Angeles Kings team total 3.5: the under, paying -350, with 1 scored.
- New Jersey Devils team total 2.5: the over, paying -240, with 3 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the under, paying -110, with 0 goals scored.
Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Los Angeles Kings at +155 and the New Jersey Devils at -190. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New Jersey Devils a 63% favorite. The New Jersey Devils won as the favorite at -190: $52.63 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the New Jersey Devils, the best price before the game was -190 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−1.5% value).
Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Los Angeles Kings 2-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-3 at home, 2-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times.
This result left the New Jersey Devils 7-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-2 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times. That made it three straight wins for the New Jersey Devils.
What's next for Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils?
Next for the Los Angeles Kings: at the New York Rangers on Monday, October 26, 2026. Next for the New Jersey Devils: at the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.