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NHLSat 17 Oct, 13:00 United States time

New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals prediction

Capital One Arena

New Jersey DevilsAway
2.3 : 3.4
projected goals
Washington CapitalsHome
26%Devils
74%Capitals
Eagle safe pickDevils +3
-377

Quick answer

Our prediction for New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals is Washington Capitals to win, with a 74% chance. We project New Jersey Devils 2.3 and Washington Capitals 3.4. Our best bet is Devils +3 at -377.

Prediction
Washington Capitals to win
Chance
74%
Projected score
New Jersey Devils 2, Washington Capitals 3
Projected total
5.7 goals
Best bet
Devils +3 at -377

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Devils +3
79% chanceFair price -3772 units
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Eagle bold pick

Devils to win
29% chanceFair price +2441 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Washington Capitals 74% and New Jersey Devils 26%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Washington Capitals won 4 of their last 5 and New Jersey Devils won 2 of their last 5. Washington Capitals come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Washington Capitals won 7 of their last 8 games at home. New Jersey Devils won 5 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Washington Capitals score 3.6 goals a game and let in 2.7. New Jersey Devils score 3.0 and let in 3.3. Their recent games average 6.3 and 6.3 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 5 meetings, Washington Capitals won 3 and New Jersey Devils won 2. The last one ended New Jersey Devils 7, Washington Capitals 3.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Devils +3 has a 79% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Devilsrest between games-5%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals are favourites

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

Washington Capitals host New Jersey Devils in the NHL on Sat 17 Oct, 13:00 at Capital One Arena. Our prediction for New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals is Washington Capitals to win, with a 74% chance. We project New Jersey Devils 2.3 and Washington Capitals 3.4. Our best bet is Devils +3 at -377.

Washington Capitals form

Washington Capitals have 14 wins and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 72 goals scored and 54 conceded. At home they have 7 wins and 1 loss from 8. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, W, newest first.

New Jersey Devils form

New Jersey Devils have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 61 goals scored and 66 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 5 times in our records. Washington Capitals won 3, New Jersey Devils won 2. Last time out it finished New Jersey Devils 7, Washington Capitals 3.

Our call

We expect New Jersey Devils to score about 2.3 goals and Washington Capitals about 3.4. That points to Washington Capitals to win. Our safest bet is Devils +3 at -377. Our bold bet is Devils to win at +244.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

CapitalsDevils
Games played2020
Wins1411
Losses69
Goals scored7261
Goals conceded5466
Scored per game3.63.0
Conceded per game2.73.3
Home record7W 1L6W 4L
Away record7W 5L5W 5L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Capitals spreadCoversFair
Capitals -2.528%+254
Capitals -1.544%+129
Capitals -0.560%-151
Total goalsOverUnder
4.570%30%
5.553%47%
6.536%64%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Capitals +3.5 wins if Capitals win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Latest news on these teams

All news
NHL

Capitals Sign Justin Sourdif to Eight Year Contract Extension

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight year contract extension worth 6.35 million dollars annually.

16 Sept 2026
NHL

New Jersey Devils Lock Up Luke Evangelista With Five Year Extension

The New Jersey Devils have signed newly acquired forward Luke Evangelista to a five year contract extension worth $36.25 million.

16 Sept 2026

Questions people ask

Who will win New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals?

Our prediction for New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals is Washington Capitals to win, with a 74% chance. We project New Jersey Devils 2.3 and Washington Capitals 3.4. Our best bet is Devils +3 at -377.

What is the projected score for New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals?

We project New Jersey Devils 2.3 and Washington Capitals 3.4, about 5.7 goals in total.

How are Washington Capitals playing?

Washington Capitals have 14 wins and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 72 goals scored and 54 conceded. At home they have 7 wins and 1 loss from 8. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, W, newest first.

How are New Jersey Devils playing?

New Jersey Devils have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 61 goals scored and 66 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, L, newest first.

What happened when Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils last met?

It ended New Jersey Devils 7, Washington Capitals 3. In the last 5 meetings Washington Capitals won 3 and New Jersey Devils won 2.

What is the best bet for New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals?

Devils +3 at -377, with a 79% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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