Devils vs Capitals Predictions
The New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Capital One Arena.
Devils Betting Preview
The Devils come into this game with a 51-22-8 record overall and they have gone 27-9-4 away from home. On Tuesday the Devils faced off against the Buffalo Sabres, and they were able to secure the 6-2 victory. Tomas Tatar had a strong game finishing with two goals and an assist. The Devils are averaging 3.51 goals while their defense is giving up 2.69 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. Jack Hughes has scored 43 goals and added 54 assists.
Capitals Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup is the Capitals who sit with a 35-37-9 record overall and they have gone 18-16-6 at home. On Tuesday the Capitals faced off against the Boston Bruins and they were defeated 5-2. Tom Wilson and Nick Jenson both scored a goal for Washington. The Capitals are averaging 3.07 goals while their defense is giving up 3.16 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 18th. Alex Ovechkin has scored 42 goals and added 32 assists.
Devils vs Capitals Trends
Devils are 11-1 in their last 12 vs. Metropolitan. Devils are 26-6 in their last 32 vs. a team with a losing record. Devils are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games. Capitals are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Capitals are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Capitals aren’t the same team they once were, and it’s going to be a problem again in this game. The Devils defense is giving up only 2.59 goals per game and their defense is going to lockdown again in this game. Look for the Capitals to score only a goal or two, and the Devils are going to secure the victory.
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