If you’re looking for best bets for the New Jersey Devils’ upcoming game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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 and its opponent posted more than 6.5 goals in 47 of 82 games last season.
• Washington played 32 games last season with over 6.5 goals.
• The two teams combined to score 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these two teams averaged a combined 6.5 goals per game, equal to this one’s total.
• The Devils were 12th in goals scored 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: -187

• The Devils were 28-23 when favored on the moneyline last season.
• New Jersey went 11-7 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -187 or shorter.
• The Devils have an implied moneyline win probability of 65.2% in this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +155

• The Capitals secured an upset victory in 26, or 39.4%, of the 66 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Washington had 23 games last season as an underdog by +155 or longer, and went 9-14.
• The moneyline implies a 39.2% chance to win for the Capitals.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Washington 2

Devils Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of New Jersey’s top offensive options a season ago was Jesper Bratt, who put up 83 points in 82 contests.
• Jack Hughes had 27 goals and 47 assists for New Jersey last season, totaling 74 points (0.9 per game).
• 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) posted 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 was a top contributor for Washington, with 65 total points. He scored 31 goals and provided 34 assists in 79 games.
• John Carlson scored 10 goals and contributed 42 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 52.
• Charlie Lindgren had a .911 save percentage (17th in the league) last season, giving up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average). He put together 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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