New Jersey Devils defeat Vegas Golden Knights 5-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · NHL · New Jersey Devils 5, Vegas Golden Knights 2
The New Jersey Devils beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Friday, October 30, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena. The New Jersey Devils covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 7 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights final score and game recap
It was 2-2 after the first period. The New Jersey Devils won the second period 2-0 to lead 4-2 after two periods. They outscored the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Arseny Gritsyuk (New Jersey Devils): 2 goals.
- Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils): 2 goals.
- Adin Hill (Vegas Golden Knights): 27 saves on 31 shots.
- Ivan Barbashev (Vegas Golden Knights): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights?
The New Jersey Devils covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 3 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Vegas Golden Knights -1.5.
Did New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights go over or under the total?
The game went over: 7 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Vegas Golden Knights to win at -115, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights 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.
- Vegas Golden Knights team total 3.5: the under, paying -182, with 2 scored.
- New Jersey Devils team total 2.5: the over, paying -182, with 5 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -125, with 4 goals scored.
New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Jersey Devils at -105 and the Vegas Golden Knights at -115. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Vegas Golden Knights a 51% favorite. The New Jersey Devils won as the underdog at -105: $95.24 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Vegas Golden Knights, the price before the game was -115: priced below fair (−5.5% value).
New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New Jersey Devils 9-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-2 at home, 3-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 6 times.
This result left the Vegas Golden Knights 9-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-3 at home, 3-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 4 times.
What's next for New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights?
Next for the New Jersey Devils: the Edmonton Oilers at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Next for the Vegas Golden Knights: at the Boston Bruins on Monday, November 2, 2026.