New Jersey Devils (5-2) vs Washington Capitals (2-1)
October 19, 2024 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -190 / Washington Capitals +155 — Over/Under: 6
The Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils meet Saturday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Pick.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Golden Knights and Stars, and they play the Flyers next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring on 18.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 3 goals, John Carlson has 3 assists and Connor McMichael has 9 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 91.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 6 goals on 56 shots faced, and Logan Thomson has given up 2 goals on 26 shots.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils lost to the Hurricanes, beat the Senators, and they play the Lightning next. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.14 goals per game and are scoring 18.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Paul Cotter leads New Jersey with 5 goals, Jesper Bratt has 5 assists and Timo Meier has 26 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 2 goals per game and are killing 89.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has allowed 1 goal on 38 shots faced, while Jacob Markstrom has given up 12 goals on 146 shots.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Capitals have lost each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have won three of their last four games.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Devils’ last four games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have won the second period in each of their last four home games against the Capitals following a road win.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Timo Meier has scored at least one goal in each of the Devils’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Prudential Center.
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Saturday night home appearances.
- Luke Hughes has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with the Devils as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Tom Wilson has scored a goal in each of the Capitals’ last three games as underdogs.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last six games as underdogs against the Devils.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six games as underdogs against the Devils.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The New Jersey Devils rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals this season (1).
- The Washington Capitals rank 1st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (2.33).
- The Washington Capitals rank T30th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.33).
Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
The New Jersey Devils entered the season with high expectations as they were top-5 in Stanley Cup odds, and through 7 games they’ve played some impressive hockey. The Devils also beat the Capitals on the road already this season by a score of 5-3. The Capitals are coming off a couple of nice wins over the Golden Knights and Stars, but now they go on the road for the first time. I’m just liking what I’m seeing from the Devils and not eager to step in front of it. Give me the Devils and the PL for max betting value.