Devils vs Capitals Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Devils vs Capitals Prediction

New Jersey comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they just beat Washington 5-2 the other night. The Devils are 5-4-0 on the road this year, while the Capitals are 7-4-0 at home. Washington has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed at least five goals in three of their last five. The Capitals haven’t been great on defense and they have gone over 6.5 goals in three of four, while the Senators have gone over 6.5 goals in three of five. Take the over here.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 14-6-0 this season after they defeated the Capitals by a score of 5-2 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last four goals to get the win. The Devils out shot Washington by a total of 29-28, won 46.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey was led by Evan Rodrigues, who had one goal and one assist, while Stefan Noesen added one goal. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, New Jersey lost to the Jets by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-0 before that. The Devils have scored 3.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 65.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led the team with 10 goals and 17 assists, while Jesper Bratt has added four goals and 16 assists. Connor Hellebuyck is 6-0-0 with a 1.97 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 10-7-0 this year after they lost to the Devils by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Washington took a 2-1 lead in the second period, but they allowed one goal in the second and three in the third for the loss. The Capitals recorded 28 shots on goal, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Washington was led by Ryan Leonard, who had one goal, while Pierre-Luc Dubois added one goal. Logan Thompson stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Senators by a score of 3-2 and the Panthers by a score of 4-3. The Capitals have scored 3.41 goals per game and they have allowed 3.41 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led the team with three goals and 12 assists, while Jordan Kyrou has added five goals and nine assists. Logan Thompson is 7-5-0 with a 3.17 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this year.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last 11 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have lost eight of their last 11 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 22 of their last 25 games as road favorites following a win.
• The Devils have lost the second period in four of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Devils have won each of their last five games following a home win.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 night games.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the last three games between the Devils and Capitals.
• The Devils have won the third period in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Capitals’ last 10 night games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Devils’ last three night games at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Devils’ last 12 games as favorites against the Capitals.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Alex Tuch has scored at least one goal in four of the Capitals’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Capitals as home underdogs against the Devils.
• Ryan Leonard has scored two goals against the Devils this season – most against any opponent.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Devils’ last eight games as favorites.
• Anthony Mantha has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Capitals.
• Jack Hughes has recorded 2+ shots in each of his last 41 appearances – longest streak by any Predators player since Filip Forsberg in 2024/25.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Washington Capitals rank T29th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.71).
• The Washington Capitals rank T27th in the league for power play goals this season (9).
• The New Jersey Devils rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.60).
• The New Jersey Devils have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (9).

Positive Trends

After reviewing the trends in this game, I am still backing the over here. Washington has gone over the total in nine of their last ten games at Capital One Arena and the second period has seen at least two goals in each of their last eight against the Metro. New Jersey has seen at least two goals in the first period in 11 of their last 12 games as a favorite against the Capitals. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5