In this article, we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 23rd at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 13-5-1 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Washington led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Capitals outshot Colorado by a total of 29-27, won 65.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Washington got their lone goal from Dubois, while Thompson stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Capitals won three games in a row against Utah, Vegas, and Colorado. Washington has scored 4.16 goals per game and they have allowed 2.74 goals against per game, while also going 15.8% on the power play and 86.7% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with six goals, 22 assists, and 30 shots on goal, while Charlie Lindgren is 5-4-0 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .900 save percentage.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 13-7-2 this season after they defeated Carolina by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New Jersey was tied at two in the third period, but they scored two goals late in the third for the win. The Devils were outshot by a total of 22-21, won 48% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bratt (2), Noesen, and Hamilton, while Markstrom stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Devils lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-0 but did beat Florida twice before that. New Jersey has scored 3.45 goals per game and they have allowed 2.64 goals against per game, while also going 30.3% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 10 goals, 17 assists, and 66 shots on goal, while Jacob Markstrom is 9-5-1 with a 2.55 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Why the Devils will beat the Capitals
- The road team has won each of the Capitals’ last seven games.
- The Capitals have lost each of their last three games at Capital One Arena.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The road team has won the third period in each of the Capitals’ last seven games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last eight games as road favorites following a home win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last six home night games following a home loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games as favorites against the Capitals.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Aliaksei Protas has scored a goal in four of the Capitals’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven games against the Devils.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Dawson Mercer has scored at least one goal in four of the Devils’ last five games against the Capitals.
- Erik Haula has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances at Capital One Arena.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
Washington comes into this game trying to bounce back after losing to Colorado last time out, and they continue to be without Ovechkin. The Capitals are 7-3-1 at home this year, while the Devils are 8-4-0 on the road. New Jersey has won three of their last four games and their defense is allowing just 2.64 goals against per game this year. Washington started the season with one of the best records in the NHL, but I don’t trust their scoring without Ovechkin in the lineup. Take the Devils here.