Capitals vs Devils Prediction 11/12/26 NHL Picks Today

Capitals vs Devils Prediction

In this Capitals vs Devils Prediction, the Devils are coming as -150 home favorites. Both teams have been in very good form lately, as the Devils are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have been one of the best home teams in hockey with an 8-2 record, while the Capitals are 7-3 in their last 10 games. I see no value on either side between those two red-hot teams but both teams have been playing high-scoring games lately, as they are 14-4 to the over in their last 18 games combined and the over is also 7-3 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings. Both teams average 7 goals per game combined offensively this season, so take the over in this one.

The Capitals are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Devils and are 3-1 in their last 4 visits in New Jersey. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.

New Jersey Devils Preview

The Devils have 26 points this season with a 13-6-0 record and a 8-2-0 home record. They are 6-13 ATS and 13-6 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-2 road loss against the Jets and will face the Capitals and Canadiens next.

Offensively, the Devils are averaging 3.53 goals per game with 33.0 shots on goal per game and are scoring 18.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.90 goals per game on 24.8 shots on goal per game and are killing 65.9% of their opponent’s power plays. They have 127 total penalty minutes this season.

Jack Hughes leads the Devils with 26 points, adding a team-high 17 assists, while Nico Hischier leads the team in goals with 8 with 43 shots on goal and 13 points. Jesper Bratt follows with 19 points with 4 goals and 15 assists, while Arseny Gritsyuk adds 14 points with 8 goals and 6 assists and Luke Hughes adds 11 points with 6 goals and 5 assists. Jake Allen is the starting goalie for the Devils, and he has a 6-4-0 record, with 3.19 GAA and .881 SV%. Connor Hellebuyck is the backup goalie and he has a 5-0-0 record, with 1.96 GAA and .913 SV%.

Injury Report:

Johnathan Kovacevic — Day-To-Day, est. return Nov 12

Anthony Mantha — OUT, est. return Nov 12

Seamus Casey — IR-NR, est. return Nov 21

Washington Capitals Preview

The Capitals have 20 points this season with a 10-6-0 record and a 3-2-0 road record. They are 8-8 ATS and 11-5 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-2 overtime road win against the Senators and will face the Devils and Lightning next.

Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.50 goals per game with 27.1 shots on goal per game and are scoring 18.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.31 goals per game on 27.6 shots on goal per game and are killing 77.8% of their opponent’s power plays. They have 168 total penalty minutes this season.

Dylan Strome leads the Capitals with 15 points, adding a team-high 12 assists, while Alex Tuch leads the team in goals with 11 with 42 shots on goal and 13 points. Jordan Kyrou follows with 14 points with 5 goals and 9 assists, while Jakob Chychrun adds 12 points with 2 goals and 10 assists and Cole Hutson adds 11 points with 5 goals and 6 assists. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 7-4-0 record, with 3.09 GAA and .891 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 3-2-0 record, with 3.08 GAA and .881 SV%.

Injury Report:

Rasmus Sandin — IR-LT, est. return Nov 25

Vincent Desharnais — IR, est. return Dec 5

Patrick Thomas — IR-NR, est. return Nov 14

Washington Capitals @ New Jersey Devils Betting Trends: November 12, 2026

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Devils have won each of their last six games at Prudential Center.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games.
• The Devils have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against the Capitals at Prudential Center.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won 11 of their last 13 games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The Devils have lost seven of their last 13 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 18 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Prudential Center when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last four games between the Capitals and Devils at Prudential Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Capitals’ last four night games against the Devils following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games at Prudential Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last nine games as home favorites against the Capitals.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jesper Bratt has scored at least one goal in each of the Devils’ last three home games against the Capitals.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Devils’ last 12 games as favorites.
• Jack Hughes has recorded 2+ shots in each of his last 40 appearances – longest streak by any Predators player since Filip Forsberg in 2024/25.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Alex Tuch has scored at least one goal in three of the Capitals’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Rasmus Sandin has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last four games as underdogs against the Devils.
• Alex Tuch has recorded two hits against the Devils this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New Jersey Devils rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.53).
• The New Jersey Devils rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (18.03%).
• The Washington Capitals rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
• The Washington Capitals have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (3).