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The New Jersey Devils (4-3-0) and Washington Capitals (4-3-0) meet tonight, with the game set to start at 1:00 p.m. EDT at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The game will be broadcast live on NHL Network and can be traded on Polymarket.
The Capitals are favored by -1.5 against the spread, with the over/under set at 6.5. The Capitals are the preferred trading option, while the Devils will be looking to pull off an upset.
Let's get into my Devils vs. Capitals predictions and picks.
Devils vs. Capitals Predictions, Odds
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Devils vs. Capitals Pick
Devils vs. Capitals Pick: Over 5.5 Goals
Devils vs. Capitals Analysis, Prediction
This one sets up nicely for an over. New Jersey ranks first in expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 (3.34), and Washington is fifth (2.83).
The Devils beat the Rangers 7-1 on Thursday, with six of those goals coming at even strength. Luke Hughes scored twice, and Nico Hischier, Stefan Noesen and Arseni Gritsyuk also scored. Timo Meier, Dawson Mercer and Amadeus Lombardi each had two assists, so New Jersey is getting production up and down the lineup.
Washington’s last game was a high-scoring one too. The Capitals beat the Canadiens 5-4 on Wednesday, with Alex Tuch scoring twice, including once shorthanded, and adding an assist.
That said, Washington was somewhat fortunate to get the win. At 5-on-5, the Capitals lost the expected goals battle 3.36 to 1.78 and gave up 12 high-danger chances while generating just two. It’s one game, but that’s a slight concern against one of the best 5-on-5 offenses in the league to this point.
Washington hasn’t played since Wednesday, so the Capitals should be well rested for a 1 p.m. ET puck drop. I expect both teams to keep the offense rolling.
Most books have moved this total to 6.5, so I’ll grab over 5.5 on Polymarket at 58 cents.
Pick: Over 5.5 (58 Cents, Polymarket)
New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Trade: Over 5.5 (58 Cents, Polymarket)
