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NHLThu 12 Nov, 19:00 United States time

Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils prediction

Prudential Center

Washington CapitalsAway
2.8 : 3.2
projected goals
New Jersey DevilsHome
48%Capitals
52%Devils
Eagle safe pickOver 4 goals
-503

Quick answer

Our prediction for Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils is New Jersey Devils to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project Washington Capitals 2.8 and New Jersey Devils 3.2. Our best bet is Over 4 goals at -503.

Prediction
New Jersey Devils to win
Chance
52%
Projected score
Washington Capitals 3, New Jersey Devils 3
Projected total
6.0 goals
Best bet
Over 4 goals at -503

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

Over 4 goals
83% chanceFair price -5032 units
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Eagle bold pick

Capitals to win
41% chanceFair price +1421 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 New Jersey Devils 52% and Washington Capitals 48%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    New Jersey Devils won 4 of their last 5 and Washington Capitals won 3 of their last 5. New Jersey Devils come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    New Jersey Devils won 9 of their last 11 games at home. Washington Capitals won 5 of their last 8 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    New Jersey Devils score 3.2 goals a game and let in 2.8. Washington Capitals score 3.5 and let in 2.7. Their recent games average 6.0 and 6.2 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 5 meetings, New Jersey Devils won 2 and Washington Capitals won 3. The last one ended Washington Capitals 4, New Jersey Devils 2.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 4 goals has a 83% 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.
  • Capitalsrest 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

Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils: New Jersey Devils shade it

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

New Jersey Devils host Washington Capitals in the NHL on Thu 12 Nov, 19:00 at Prudential Center. Our prediction for Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils is New Jersey Devils to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project Washington Capitals 2.8 and New Jersey Devils 3.2. Our best bet is Over 4 goals at -503.

New Jersey Devils form

New Jersey Devils have 13 wins and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 64 goals scored and 55 conceded. At home they have 9 wins and 2 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, W, newest first.

Washington Capitals form

Washington Capitals have 14 wins and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 70 goals scored and 54 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 3 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 5 times in our records. New Jersey Devils won 2, Washington Capitals won 3. Last time out it finished Washington Capitals 4, New Jersey Devils 2.

Our call

We expect Washington Capitals to score about 2.8 goals and New Jersey Devils about 3.2. That points to New Jersey Devils to win. Our safest bet is Over 4 goals at -503. Our bold bet is Capitals to win at +142.

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.

DevilsCapitals
Games played2020
Wins1314
Losses76
Goals scored6470
Goals conceded5554
Scored per game3.23.5
Conceded per game2.82.7
Home record9W 2L9W 3L
Away record4W 5L5W 3L

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

Devils spreadCoversFair
Devils -1.532%+214
Devils -0.548%+109
Devils +0.564%-179
Total goalsOverUnder
4.574%26%
5.558%42%
6.541%59%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Devils +3.5 wins if Devils 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
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Connor Hellebuyck Wins Debut as Devils Beat Stars 5-1

Connor Hellebuyck made 16 saves in his New Jersey debut, leading the Devils to a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

28 Oct 2026
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Connor Hellebuyck Ready for Devils Debut Against Dallas

Connor Hellebuyck is expected to make his New Jersey Devils debut on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars.

27 Oct 2026
NHL

Los Angeles Kings Earn First Victory of Season Against Washington

The Los Angeles Kings picked up their first win of the season by defeating the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Tuesday night.

21 Oct 2026

Questions people ask

Who will win Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils?

Our prediction for Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils is New Jersey Devils to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project Washington Capitals 2.8 and New Jersey Devils 3.2. Our best bet is Over 4 goals at -503.

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

We project Washington Capitals 2.8 and New Jersey Devils 3.2, about 6.0 goals in total.

How are New Jersey Devils playing?

New Jersey Devils have 13 wins and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 64 goals scored and 55 conceded. At home they have 9 wins and 2 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, W, newest first.

How are Washington Capitals playing?

Washington Capitals have 14 wins and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 70 goals scored and 54 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 3 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

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

It ended Washington Capitals 4, New Jersey Devils 2. In the last 5 meetings New Jersey Devils won 2 and Washington Capitals won 3.

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

Over 4 goals at -503, with a 83% chance.

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

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