Devils vs Capitals
The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
New Jersey’s 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs dropped them to 2-1-0 for the season. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.
The Devils’ defense struggled early, giving up three goals in the first period. Jesper Bratt scored for New Jersey with just 42 seconds left in the first, and Timo Meier added another goal late in the second, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
The Washington Capitals Look To Start Their Season With A Win
The Devils finished last season 4th in the Metropolitan Division with a 16-10 record in divisional games. Overall, they went 40-31-11, placing them 8th in the Eastern Conference with a 25-25 record against other Eastern Conference teams. At home, New Jersey was 22-12-7, while they went 18-19-4 on the road.
As favorites, the Devils went 14-3-3, and as underdogs, they were 28-28-8. Their puck line record was 20-62. Their games averaged 5.8 goals, and the average total line was 6. Their over/under record was 34-42-6.
New Jersey Offense Breakdown
In their 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs, the Devils managed 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Jesper Bratt scored his first goal of the season on a power play, while Timo Meier added his second goal of the year.
New Jersey’s first goal came with just 42 seconds left in the first period, and their second came at the 0:06 mark of the second period. The Devils recorded 21 giveaways in the game.
Capitals Offense Breakdown
As the Capitals prepare to face the Devils, they are coming off a season where they ranked 24th in the NHL with an average of 2.6 goals per game. They also finished 27th in assists. One area they did well in was shorthanded goals, where they ranked 11th in the league.
Washington struggled with giveaways, placing 23rd in the NHL. They were last in the league in shots on goal, averaging 26.4 per game.
New Jersey Team Defense
New Jersey’s defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals of the game and another late in the second period. Jacob Markstrom finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 81.8%. The Devils’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 31 hits.
Washington Team Defense
Washington’s defense ranked 16th in the NHL last season, allowing an average of three goals per game. They were 9th in takeaways and 16th in shots allowed. The Capitals also recorded seven shutouts, the second-most in the league.
Devils vs Capitals Trends
- The Devils are 3-0 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Washington has an puck line record of 5-5 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Capitals have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.
- The last ten games that New Jersey was favored, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.
Devils vs Capitals Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Devils to come out with a win against the Capitals while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at -144, I’m placing my bet on the Devils to win outright.
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Capitals to cover. Even if the Devils secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Capitals should cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:October 12, 2024 Capitals, Devils