Saturday’s NHL slate features a contest between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Devils vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• In 47 of 82 games last season, New Jersey and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
• Washington’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 32 of 86 times.
• These teams scored 5.8 goals per game between them, 0.7 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• Opponents of these teams averaged a combined 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 Capitals were 16th in the league in goals conceded, and the Devils were 26th.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -145

• The Devils won 28 of their 51 games when favored on the moneyline last season (54.9%).
• New Jersey was 16-16 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -145 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Devils a 59.2% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +122

• Last season the Capitals had 26 wins in the 66 games in which they were an underdog.
• Washington was 19-25 as an underdog of +122 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 45.0% chance to win for the Capitals.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, New Jersey 3

Devils Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jesper Bratt, a productive offensive player a season ago for New Jersey, posted 83 points on the season.
• With 27 goals and 47 assists, Jack Hughes was one of the top contributors for New Jersey a season ago (74 points, 0.9 per game).
• Nico Hischier contributed 67 points for New Jersey in 71 games last season, scoring on 14.8% of his shots and putting up 27 goals and 40 assists.
• Across 48 games played, Jacob Markstrom had a goaltending record of 23-23-2 last season. During those games, he yielded 131 goals while recording 1248 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

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

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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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