Saturday’s NHL schedule includes 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 wanting to place a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections 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)

• New Jersey and its opponent posted more than 6.5 goals in 47 of 82 games last season.
• Washington played 32 games last season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
• The teams combined to score 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s total.
• These two teams conceded a combined 6.5 goals per game, which equals this one’s total.
• The Devils were 12th in goals scored in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• This game features the league’s 16th-ranked (Capitals) and 26th-ranked (Devils) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -145

• The Devils won 54.9% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (28-23).
• New Jersey was 16-16 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -145 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Devils have an implied win probability of 59.2%.

Capitals Moneyline: +122

• The Capitals claimed an upset victory in 26, or 39.4%, of the 66 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Washington had 44 games last season as an underdog by +122 or longer, and went 19-25.
• Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline for 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)

• With 27 goals and 56 assists last season, Jesper Bratt was one of New Jersey’s top contributors (83 points).
• Jack Hughes had 27 goals and 47 assists for New Jersey last season, totaling 74 points (0.9 per game).
• On 182 shots, Nico Hischier recorded 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) for New Jersey last season.
• Last season for New Jersey, Jacob Markstrom (23-23-2) posted a 2.8 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

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.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points (10 goals, 42 assists) last season.
• Washington’s Charlie Lindgren was 25-16-7 last season, conceding 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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