New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction 11-30-24 NHL Picks

The Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils meet Saturday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. Here’s a New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Pick.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Lightning and Islanders, and they play the Sharks, Maple Leafs, and Canadians next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 4.13 goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 15 goals, Dylan Strome has 24 assists and Connor McMichael has 64 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.78 goals per game and are killing 85.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 30 goals on 291 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 27 goals on 325 shots.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils lost to the Blues, beat the Red Wings, and they play the Rangers, Kraken, and Avalanche next. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.36 goals per game and are scoring 30.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 13 goals, Jesper Bratt has 18 assists and Dougie Hamilton has 83 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 2.6 goals per game and are killing 84.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has allowed 18 goals on 215 shots faced, while Jacob Markstrom has given up 43 goals on 450 shots.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last five games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Devils have lost five of their last six games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Capitals’ last nine games.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven Saturday games at Prudential Center.
• The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last six road games.

New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction

The New Jersey Devils are the more talented team and should get the benefit of the doubt at home, but the value is with the Capitals and the plus money. The Washington Capitals continue to play elite hockey on the offensive side, and they’re 8-2-0 on the road. The underdog has also won 4 of the last 7 games between the Capitals and Devils. Give me the plus money with the Caps based on the value.