Devils vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - March 14

The New Jersey Devils (32-31-2), coming off a 5-4 loss to the Calgary Flames, host the Los Angeles Kings (27-23-15) at Prudential Center on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings knocked off the New York Islanders 3-2 in their last game.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's contest.

In the last 10 games for the Kings, their offense has scored 27 goals while their defense has conceded 35 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 23 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored three goals (13.0% conversion rate).

Devils vs. Kings Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Devils 4, Kings 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Devils (-149)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils (32-31-2 overall) have an 11-2-13 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• In the 23 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-7-2 record (good for 30 points).
• In the 15 games this season the Devils scored only one goal, they went 2-13-0 (four points).
• New Jersey has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (4-2-1 record, nine points).
• The Devils are 26-9-1 in the 36 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 53 points).
• In the 19 games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 24 points after finishing 11-6-2.
• In the 39 games when it outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 16-21-2 (34 points).
• The Devils have been outshot by opponents 22 times, and went 14-8-0 (28 points).

Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings have a 10-15-25 record in overtime games this season and a 27-23-15 overall record.
• Los Angeles has earned 35 points (13-6-9) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
• In 17 games this season when the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of six points (1-12-4).
• When Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 14 points (5-8-4 record).
• The Kings have earned 49 points in their 31 games with three or more goals scored.
• This season, Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 28 points with a record of 12-10-4.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 14-15-5 (33 points).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents 28 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.

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Devils vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

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