Devils vs. Capitals NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Nov. 12

The New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals are coming off a loss and a win, respectively, heading into their matchup at Prudential Center on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Devils (-155) versus Capitals (+130) has a definite favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

New Jersey lost 4-2 on the road in its last game on Nov. 10 against the Winnipeg Jets. Jesper Bratt (one goal) and Cody Glass (one goal) were among the six Devils players who collected one point each.

Washington won its most recent game 3-2 on the road over the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 10. Cole Hutson led the Capitals with two points (one goal and one assist) in that matchup.

Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's contest.

Devils vs. Capitals Predictions & Pick

For predictions on the upcoming contest between the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals, computer-calculated moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, per Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Capitals 3 - Devils 2
• Pick OU: Under 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 5 goals)
  

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Devils vs. Capitals Moneylines

Grab a peek below at the latest moneylines for the Devils-Capitals matchup.

• Favorite: Devils (-155)
• Underdog: Capitals (+130)

Devils Betting Insights

• The Devils have gone 10-4 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• New Jersey has had seven games with moneyline odds of -155 or shorter and won each of them.
• The Devils' implied moneyline win probability is 60.8% in this matchup.
• New Jersey's 19 matches this season have finished above this game's total of 6.5 goals nine times.

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have been listed as an underdog four times this season, and won once.
• Washington has played as a moneyline underdog of +130 or longer in two games this season, and lost both.
• Oddsmakers have implied, given the moneyline set for this matchup, that the Capitals have a 43.5% chance to win.
• Washington has played 10 games this season with more than 6.5 goals.

Devils Key Stats

• New Jersey's 67 total goals (3.5 per game) make it the seventh-highest scoring team in the NHL.
• The Devils have allowed 55 total goals (2.9 per game), ranking 10th in NHL action for the fewest goals against.
• Its +12 goal differential is the eighth-best in the league.
• The 11 power-play goals the Devils have scored this season rank 21st in the NHL (on 61 power-play chances).
• New Jersey has the league's 26th-ranked power-play conversion rate (18.03%).
• The Devils have scored two shorthanded goals this season.
• New Jersey kills 65.85% of opponent power plays, the 30th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• New Jersey wins 49.6% of its faceoffs (16th in NHL).
• The Devils make 10.7% of their shots (21st in the league).

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington's 56 goals on the season (3.5 per game) rank 18th in the NHL.
• The Capitals have one of the top defenses in the NHL, allowing 53 total goals (3.3 per game), eighth in the league.
• With a goal differential of +3, the team is 13th in the league.
• The Capitals have eight power-play goals (28th in NHL) on 44 chances.
• Washington's power-play percentage (18.18) ranks the team 25th in the league.
• This season, the Capitals have one shorthanded goal (18th in league).
• The 77.78% penalty-kill percentage of Washington is 15th in the NHL.
• Washington wins 47.7% of faceoffs, 23rd-ranked in the NHL.
• The Capitals' 12.9% shooting percentage is seventh in the league.