The game between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Devils vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• New Jersey and its opponent combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 47 of 82 games last season.
• Washington played 32 games last season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• These teams averaged 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.7 less than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams gave up 6.5 goals per game, the same as this one’s total.
• The Capitals were 28th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 12th-ranked Devils.
• The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals allowed, and the Devils were 26th.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -145

• The Devils won 54.9% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (28-23).
• When it played as a moneyline favorite at -145 or shorter, New Jersey went 16-16.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Devils a 59.2% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +122

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent 26 times.
• Washington was 19-25 last season when sportsbooks made them underdogs of +122 or longer on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Capitals have a 45.0% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, New Jersey 3

Devils Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 27 goals and 56 assists last season, Jesper Bratt was one of New Jersey’s top contributors (83 points).
• Having scored 27 goals and adding 47 assists a year ago, Jack Hughes was an important piece of the offense for New Jersey over the course 62 games.
• New Jersey’s offensive effort last season was aided by Nico Hischier’s 74 points, including 40 assists.
• In the 48 games Jacob Markstrom played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Washington’s Dylan Strome totaled 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games last season, for 67 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin was a top contributor for Washington, with 65 total points. He scored 31 goals and provided 34 assists in 79 games.
• John Carlson had 10 goals and 42 assists for New Jersey.
• Charlie Lindgren had a 25-16-7 record last season, with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league). In 50 games, he allowed 127 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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New Jersey vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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