The contest between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Devils vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.7 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 more than 6.5 goals 32 of 86 times.
• The teams averaged 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.7 fewer than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams gave up 6.5 goals per game, the same as this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Devils were 12th 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: -187

• The Devils put together a 28-23 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite at -187 or shorter, New Jersey went 11-7.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Devils a 65.2% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +155

• The Capitals were an underdog in 66 games last season, with 26 upset wins (39.4%).
• Washington won nine of its 23 games last season when an underdog by +155 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set in this outing implies a 39.2% chance for the Capitals to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Washington 2

Devils Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of New Jersey’s top offensive players last season was Jesper Bratt, who recorded 83 points in 82 contests.
• Jack Hughes tallied 74 points (27 goals, 47 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• Nico Hischier contributed 67 points for New Jersey in 71 games last season, netting a goal on 14.8% of his shots and recording 27 goals and 40 assists.
• In the 48 games Jacob Markstrom played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome had 27 goals (0.3 per game) and 40 assists (0.5 per game) last season, averaging 2.1 shots per game and shooting 16%. That made him among the leaders for Washington with 67 total points (0.8 per game).
• Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 31 goals and 34 assists.
• John Carlson scored 10 goals and contributed 42 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 52.
• Washington’s Charlie Lindgren was 25-16-7 last season, allowing 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 19, 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: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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