Looking to place some wagers on the upcoming contest (Saturday at 7:00 PM ET) between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena Below, we offer our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Devils vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• New Jersey’s games last season went over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 47 times.
• Washington’s games last season had over 6.5 goals 32 of 86 times.
• These teams scored a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• Opponents of these teams scored a combined 6.5 goals per game, the same as this one’s over/under.
• The Devils were 12th in goals scored in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Devils were 26th in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals were 16th.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -145

• The Devils won 54.9% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (28-23).
• When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -145 or shorter, New Jersey had a 16-16 record (winning 50.0% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Devils’ implied win probability is 59.2%.

Capitals Moneyline: +122

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent in 26, or 39.4%, of those games.
• Washington was 19-25 as an underdog of +122 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Capitals have a 45.0% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, New Jersey 3

Devils Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jesper Bratt was important to New Jersey’s offense last season, recording 83 points in 82 games.
• Having scored 27 goals and adding 47 assists a year ago, Jack Hughes was a key piece on offense for New Jersey over the course 62 games.
• In 71 games a season ago, Nico Hischier proved to be a contributor for New Jersey. He racked up 67 points on the year (27 goals and 40 assists).
• As New Jersey’s top goalie last season, Jacob Markstrom posted 23 wins and 23 losses while surrendering 131 goals against 1248 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Washington’s Dylan Strome recorded 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games last season, for 67 points.
• Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 31 goals and 34 assists.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points (10 goals, 42 assists) last season.
• Washington’s Charlie Lindgren was 25-16-7 last season, giving up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).

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New Jersey vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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