In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 76 points this season with a 34-27-8 record, and are 35-34 ATS and 30-37 in over/under. They have a 21-11-4 home record and a 13-16-4 road record and are sitting 5th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-1 home win over the Senators, and their previous three games were a 3-2 home shootout loss to the Bruins, a 2-1 road win over the Sabres, and a 4-1 road loss to the Flyers.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring 16.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.87 goals per game and are killing 79.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 52 points and 25 goals, while Dylan Strome leads the team in assists with 34. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 23-19-5 record, with 2.39 GAA and .914 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 9-7-3 record, with 3.29 GAA and .886 SV%.
New Jersey Devils Preview
The Devils have 72 points this season with a 35-31-2 record, and are 26-42 ATS and 29-38 in over/under. They have a 18-15-2 home record and a 17-16-0 road record and are sitting 7th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 6-3 road win over the Rangers, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home overtime win over the Bruins, a 6-4 home win over the Kings, and a 5-4 home loss to the Flames.
Offensively, the Devils are averaging 2.68 goals per game and are scoring 22.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.04 goals per game and are killing 80.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jack Hughes leads the Devils with 54 points and 18 goals, while Jesper Bratt leads the team in assists with 38. Jacob Markstrom is the starting goalie for the Devils, and he has a 21-16-1 record, with 3.10 GAA and .884 SV%. Jake Allen is the backup goalie and he has a 13-15-1 record, with 2.69 GAA and .906 SV%.
Carolina Hurricanes @ Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Trends: March 20, 2026
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Maple Leafs have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Hurricanes.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents following an overtime win.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games against the Hurricanes.
- The Maple Leafs have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Hurricanes.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games following a home loss.
- The road team has covered the puck line in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
- The Hurricanes have won the first period in each of their last five games after coming off a shootout.
Total Goals Facts
- Eleven of the Hurricanes’ last 12 road games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 11 home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last nine games as favorites following a shootout loss.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- John Tavares has recorded at least one assist in six of the Maple Leafs’ last seven home games against the Hurricanes.
- Auston Matthews has scored a goal in each of the Maple Leafs’ last five games against the Hurricanes.
- Jake McCabe has recorded two assists against the Hurricanes this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Taylor Hall has recorded eight shots against the Maple Leafs this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.97%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.47).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.32).
Devils vs Capitals Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with each one winning on the road. The Caps won 4-3 in overtime in New Jersey and the Devils 3-2 in overtime in Washington.
In this Devils vs Capitals Prediction, the Capitals are coming as -128 home favorites. The Devils have been playing good hockey lately and are 7-2 in their lats 9 games. Their offense has caught fire, having scored 20 goals in their last four matches, while the Caps are 3-5 in their last 8 games. I will take a stab with the red-hot Devils on the road and the plus money in this one.