New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Capitals versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Devils are favored to win at home against the Capitals. Check out BetCoco for New Jersey Devils – Washington Capitals odds
New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Devils have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the puck line the Capitals went 3-0. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 8 goals per game.
- Although Washington has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Devils have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Devils have a straight up record of 0-3 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Capitals have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-4.
New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction
Ahead of their matchup with New Jersey, the Capitals have a 5-5-2 record. Their performance when favored is 3-0-1, while they hold a 2-5-1 record as underdogs. On the road, they have gone 1-1-1 this season and are 4-4-1 at home.
For their offensive performance, the Capitals come in averaging 2 goals per game this season, which is 31st in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. This year, the Capitals have recorded a 2-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 3-2 record.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper comes into the game having made eight starts this season. So far, his record is 3-3 and he has a save percentage of 89.2%.
As they prepare to face the Capitals, the Devils bring with them an overall season record of 7-4-1. On the road this season, they have a 4-2-0 record, while they are 3-2-1 in their games at home.
On offense, the Devils are averaging 3.8 goals per game which is 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 18th in the league. This year, the Devils have recorded a 5-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 2-2 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Washington, goalie Vitek Vanecek has started eight games in this season. His current record is 6-3, and his save percentage stands at 89.3%.
With the Devils being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Devils.
New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Betting Tips
- Take the Devils on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
- Colin Miller – Lower Body – Out
- Tomás Nosek – Lower Body – Out
- Nico Hischier – Upper Body – Out
- Jack Hughes – Upper Body – Out
- Nolan Foote – Upper Body – Out
- Nico Daws – Hip – Out
- Brian Halonen – Lower Body – Out
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Max Pacioretty – Achilles – Out
- Joel Edmundson – Hand – Out
- Anthony Mantha – Upper Body – Questionable
- Trevor van Riemsdyk – Lower Body – Out
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
- Nic Dowd – Upper Body – Out
