The Washington Capitals (2-1-0) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (5-2-0) on Saturday, October 19th. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.
Capitals vs Devils
The Washington Capitals Are Coming Off A Win
With a 3-2 win over the Stars, the Capitals improved to 2-1-0 this season. Washington trailed 1-0 after the first period, but three second-period goals helped them secure the victory.
The game’s total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, covered with the win.
The New Jersey Devils Are Coming Off A Win
New Jersey improved to 5-2-0 with a 3-1 win over the Senators. The Devils covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
All three of New Jersey’s goals came from different players. Erik Haula opened the scoring at 17:21 in the second period, while Nate Bastian added a short-handed goal at 13:34 in the same period. Paul Cotter extended the lead to 3-0 in the third period before the Senators scored with 1:05 left in the game.
Washington Offense Breakdown
The Capitals took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period before netting three times in the second. Taylor Raddysh scored his first goal of the season, while Dylan Strome added his second. Tom Wilson, who now has three goals this season, got things started for Washington with 19:05 left in the second period.
Washington had 16 giveaways and none of their goals came on the power play. John Carlson picked up his third assist of the season, and Aliaksei Protas recorded his first assist on Strome’s goal.
Devils Offense Breakdown
New Jersey took 35 shots on goal in their 3-1 win over Ottawa, with three different players finding the net. Paul Cotter scored his 6th goal of the season, while Nate Bastian added his 2nd with a shorthanded goal. Erik Haula also contributed with his 1st goal of the year.
The Devils were held scoreless in the first period before Haula opened the scoring 2:39 into the second. Bastian’s shorthanded goal came 6:26 into the same period. New Jersey recorded 14 giveaways in the game.
Washington Team Defense
Washington’s defense gave up the first goal at 12:19 in the 1st period and another at 13:09 in the 2nd, but they held firm after that, securing a 3-2 win. Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves with a 91.7% save percentage. The Capitals’ defense also recorded 26 hits, 26 blocks, and 4 takeaways.
New Jersey Team Defense
Defensively, the Devils will be looking to carry the momentum from their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Senators. Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves, posting a 96.8% save percentage. The defense also added 3 takeaways, 22 hits, and 11 blocks. The only goal they conceded came at 18:55 in the 3rd period on a Senators power play.
Capitals vs Devils Trends
- In their last three road games, Washington has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Across their last three home contests, New Jersey has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Devils have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-3.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Capitals have an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 against the spread.
Capitals vs Devils Prediction
If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Devils as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -188, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Devils winning by more than a single goal.
When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Devils to win and cover. Watch for the Devils to win this game by multiple goals over the Capitals.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:October 19, 2024 Capitals, Devils