Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction NHL Picks 11/30/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 30th, at the Prudential Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Capitals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Devils’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and New Jersey

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Capitals and Devils. 

Capitals Complete Comeback

It wasn’t really a pretty game against the New York Islanders, but they scored five goals against the New York Islanders and that was enough for the win. The Islanders scored two goals in the third period and another goal in overtime to pick up the win. Connor McMichael had a strong game putting up three assists. Dylan Storme also scored a goal and added two assists. Washington on the season is averaging 4.13 goals while their defense is giving up 2.78 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Alex Ovechkin is still out with injury. 

Why The Capitals Will Beat the Devils

• The Capitals have won each of their last five games as road underdogs.
• The Devils have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 14 games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Devils Coming off Overtime Win

The Devils in the last game faced off against the Detroit Red Wings and they were able to secure a one-goal victory. Nico Hischier and Dougie Hamilton both scored a goal and added an assist. The Devils on the season are averaging 3.42 goals while their defense is giving up 2.65 goals per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 4th. In this game the Devils need the defense to be good. If the defense struggles this could be a long game. The Devils will meet the Rangers after this game.

Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

The Capitals might be missing Ovechkin but they have continued to score the goals and that is going to be the case again here. Washington is averaging 4.13 goals per game and they are going to put on a show here again Their defense is going to step up again here, and the Devils’ offense is going to struggle to get going here. This will be a comfortable victory. Back the Capitals on the money line.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Washington Capitals ML