The Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils meet Saturday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. Here’s a Devils vs Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Devils vs Capitals Pick.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Red Wings and Rangers, and they play the Panthers next. The Capitals have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.16 goals per game and are scoring 15.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 17 goals, John Carlson has 21 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 126 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.68 goals per game and are killing 76.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 57 goals on 688 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 36 goals on 320 shots.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils lost to the Sabres and Islanders, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Devils have lost 9 of their last 13 games.
The New Jersey Devils are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Timo Meier leads New Jersey with 11 goals, Jesper Bratt has 23 assists and Nico Hischier has 92 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 2.97 goals per game and are killing 75.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 58 goals on 496 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 46 goals on 524 shots.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won seven of their last eight night games at Prudential Center following a road loss.
- The Capitals have lost each of their last seven Saturday games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four road games.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in three of their last four games against the Capitals following a road loss.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Devils have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Devils’ last five games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs following a home loss.
- The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last six games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the Capitals’ last 12 night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last 10 games between the Capitals and Devils.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in each of his last four home appearances against the Capitals.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last 10 Saturday night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Timo Meier has recorded at least four shots in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Connor McMichael has scored a goal in each of the Capitals’ last four games against the Devils.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Dylan Strome has recorded three hits against the Devils this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.70).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.76%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.24%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.68).
Devils vs Capitals Prediction
The Devils and the cheap price at home is probably worth a look in terms of a side. However, I’m looking at the over, as 7 of the last 10 games between the Devils and Capitals have produced 8 or more goals. The Capitals entered the break, racking up the losses and leaking defensively. The Capitals have allowed 5 or more goals in 4 of their last 6 games. The Devils are kind of due for an offensive breakthrough, as they entered the break in a bit of a funk as well. It’s fireworks whenever these teams clash. The total is low. Give me the over on Saturday night in Newark.