There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the New Jersey Devils taking on the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 19. To get you prepared to place a wager or build a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Devils vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• New Jersey and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 47 of 82 games last season.
• Washington played 32 games last season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
• These teams averaged 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.7 less than this one’s total.
• These two teams gave up a combined 6.5 goals per game, which is the same as this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Devils were 12th in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals conceded, and the Devils were 26th.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -187

• The Devils won 28 of their 51 games when favored on the moneyline last season (54.9%).
• New Jersey had an 11-7 record (winning 61.1% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -187 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Devils’ implied win probability is 65.2%.

Capitals Moneyline: +155

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent 26 times.
• Washington won nine of its 23 games last season when an underdog by +155 or longer on the moneyline.
• The win probability for the Capitals, implied from the moneyline, is 39.2%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Washington 2

Devils Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jesper Bratt was among New Jersey’s leading contributors a season ago, posting 83 points. He averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 10.9%.
• With 27 goals and 47 assists, Jack Hughes was among the most important contributors for New Jersey last season (74 points, 0.9 per game).
• With 67 points in 71 games last season (27 goals and 40 assists), Nico Hischier was an important part of New Jersey’s offensive attack.
• 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 recorded 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games last season, for 67 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin was a key 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 a season point total of 52.
• Washington’s Charlie Lindgren was 25-16-7 last season, giving up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).

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New Jersey vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 19, 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: Newark, New Jersey
• Venue: Prudential Center

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