| MATCHUP | New Jersey Devils | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-3 | 4-3 |
| Spread | +1.5 -258 | -1.5 210 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NHL Net | |
In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 8 points this season with a 4-3-0 record and a 3-1-0 home record. They are 3-4 ATS and 4-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-4 home win against the Canadiens and will face the Kings and Sabres next.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.43 goals per game and are scoring 15.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 83.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Alex Tuch leads the Capitals with 6 points, adding a team-high 5 goals, while Dylan Strome leads the team in assists with 5. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 3-2-0 record, with 2.84 GAA and .904 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 1-1-0 record, with 3.06 GAA and .898 SV%.
New Jersey Devils Preview
The Devils have 8 points this season with a 4-3-0 record and a 1-1-0 road record. They are 2-5 ATS and 4-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 7-1 home win against the Rangers and will face the Avalanche and Ducks next.
Offensively, the Devils are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 20% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.29 goals per game and are killing 71.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jack Hughes leads the Devils with 9 points, adding a team-high 7 assists, while Nico Hischier leads the team in goals with 4. Jake Allen is the starting goalie for the Devils, and he has a 3-1-0 record, with 2.98 GAA and .885 SV%. Nico Daws is the backup goalie and he has a 1-2-0 record, with 3.38 GAA and .857 SV%.
New Jersey Devils @ Washington Capitals Betting Trends: October 17, 2026
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Capitals have lost each of their last seven Saturday games as home favorites.
- The Devils have won each of their last eight Saturday day games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 17 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against the Capitals.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last six games when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Capitals’ last nine home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Devils’ last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 12 day games at Capital One Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Justin Holl has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Devils.
- Alex Tuch ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (3) this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in five of the Devils’ last six day games.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last six day games.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least two shots in each of his last 28 appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Washington Capitals rank T2nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (1.43).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.43%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (35.6).
Devils vs Capitals Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings but the Devils are 3-1 in their last 4 visits in Washington.
In this Devils vs Capitals Prediction, the Capitals are coming as -120 home favorites. Both teams are coming off high-scoring wins and both have similar numbers both offensively and defensively this season, but they have one thing in common, they both have 6+ average total goals this season. The Caps have 6.57 and the Devils 6.58 average total goals and both teams are 4-0-1 to the over 6 in their last five games combined. Over is also 7-3 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings, so take the over 6 in this one.