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

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Devils vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Of New Jersey’s 82 games last season, 56 finished above this game’s total of 6 goals.
• Washington’s games last season had over 6 goals 44 of 86 times.
• The teams combined to score 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams surrendered 6.5 goals per game, 0.5 more than this one’s total.
• The Capitals were 28th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 12th-ranked Devils.
• The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals allowed, and the Devils were 26th.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -190

• The Devils won 28 of their 51 games when favored on the moneyline last season (54.9%).
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite with odds of -190 or shorter, New Jersey had an 11-7 record (winning 61.1% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Devils have an implied win probability of 65.5%.

Capitals Moneyline: +158

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent in 26, or 39.4%, of those games.
• Washington won eight of its 22 games last season when an underdog by +158 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline in this outing implies a 38.8% chance for the Capitals to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Washington 2

Devils Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 27 goals and 56 assists last season, Jesper Bratt was one of New Jersey’s top contributors (83 points).
• Jack Hughes was another of New Jersey’s major contributors last season, posting 74 total points (27 goals and 47 assists).
• New Jersey’s scoring effort last season was aided by Nico Hischier’s 74 points, including 40 assists.
• Last season for New Jersey, Jacob Markstrom (23-23-2) recorded a 2.8 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Washington’s Dylan Strome totaled 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games last season, for 67 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin’s 65 points last season, including 31 goals and 34 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points (10 goals, 42 assists) last season.
• Charlie Lindgren had a .911 save percentage (17th in the league) last season, conceding 127 goals (2.7 goals against average). He compiled a 25-16-7 record between the pipes for Washington.

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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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