Check out our free Capitals vs Devils pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Newark. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Capitals have a 16-6-1 so far this season.
- The Capitals are are averaging 4.1 goals per contest so far.
- The Capitals are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
- The Devils take on the Capitals at 16-8-2.
- New Jersey is 2nd in power play goals this season.
- The Devils are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flames.
Capitals vs Devils Preview
The Capitals and Devils are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 vs. the Capitals.
Capitals vs. Devils Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils
- Where: Newark at Prudential Center
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds NJ -1.5, WAS +141 | NJ -167 O/U 6
Capitals Preview: Can the Capitals Lock in a Win at Newark?
Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes moved their record to 16-6-1. The Capitals held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score landed exactly on that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period.
Washington’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.
Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring just before the buzzer at 19:49. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s power-play goal.
After taking a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, Washington's defense gave up three unanswered goals, including two in the second period and one more in the third. The Capitals had also allowed the first goal of the game at 5:59 in the first. Despite the loss, Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage.
Devils Preview: Will New Jersey Win at Home?
The Devils fell to 16-8-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
All three goals came in the third period, with the Flames scoring at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. The Devils struggled offensively, managing only 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
New Jersey's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils managed 22 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net. They had 19 giveaways in the game.
New Jersey failed to score in any period, including the third, when the Flames netted all three of their goals. The Devils' record now stands at 16-8-2 after the loss.
Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, keeping the Flames scoreless. However, things unraveled in the 3rd period, as they gave up three goals, including an empty-netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while their goaltender made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.
Capitals vs Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Capitals are 5-0 puck line in their last road games and 5-0 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Devils have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Devils have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- Against the spread, the Capitals have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
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