Capitals vs Devils Prediction
I’ve been high on the Capitals since the start of the season, and getting them at even money feels like a good price to back. However, the Devils are one of the hottest teams in the league and have won eight of their last 10 games. The Devils are on fire offensively and are looking more and more like a contender in the East. The Devils also just smoked the Capitals a couple of days ago, 5-2.
The Caps have allowed five or more goals in three of their last five games. That’s not ideal with how the Devils look right now. The Devils are top-10 in goals scored, goals against, shots per game, and shots against per game. While I’ll back the Caps a lot this season, getting the red-hot Devils at this price has to be the play on Saturday night.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils beat the Capitals, lost to the Jets, and they play the Habs next. The Devils have won 10 of their last 12 games.
The New Jersey Devils average 3.6 goals per game and are scoring on 18.8 percent of their power-play opportunities. Jack Hughes leads the Devils with 10 goals, 17 assists, and 79 shots. Arseny Gritsyuk has 8 goals, 8 assists, and 45 shots. Nico Hischier has 8 goals, 5 assists, and 43 shots. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 2.85 goals per game and are killing 65.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Nico Daws has allowed 11 goals on 86 shots faced. Jake Allen has given up 32 goals on 268 shots. Connor Hellebuyck has allowed 12 goals on 143 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Senators, lost to the Devils, and they play the Lightning next. The Capitals have won 7 of their last 11 games.
The Washington Capitals average 3.41 goals per game and are scoring on 19.6 percent of their power-play opportunities. Alex Tuch leads the Capitals with 11 goals, 2 assists, and 42 shots. Boone Jenner has 6 goals, 1 assist, and 37 shots. Ryan Leonard has 6 goals, 6 assists, and 46 shots. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.41 goals per game and are killing 77.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 39 goals on 349 shots faced. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 14 goals on 118 shots.
Capitals vs Devils Injury Report
The Devils will be without Anthony Mantha with a throat injury. Seamus Casey is out with a knee injury. Johnathan Kovacevic is out with a knee injury.
The Capitals will be without Vincent Desharnais and Patrick Thomas. Rasmus Sandin is out with a knee injury.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last 12 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Devils have lost six of their last eight games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last eight games following a road loss.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won each of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last six night games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Devils’ last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Tuch has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Rasmus Sandin has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with the Capitals as underdogs against the Devils.
- Alex Tuch ranks 1st in the league for Game-Winning Goals (5) this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Evan Rodrigues has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last three games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Devils’ last eight games as favorites.
- Jack Hughes has recorded 2+ shots in each of his last 41 appearances – longest streak by any player since Filip Forsberg in 2024/25.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank T1st in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (0).
- The Washington Capitals rank 4th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.47).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (65.12%).
- The New Jersey Devils are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.