Devils vs. Capitals NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - April 2

The New Jersey Devils (38-34-2) host the Washington Capitals (38-28-9) on Thursday, April 2, with the Devils coming off a loss and the Capitals a win. Devils (-115) versus Capitals (-105) looks rather even, according to the moneyline odds.

New Jersey's most recent game was a 4-1 road loss to the New York Rangers on March 31. Three Devils skaters recorded one point each, including Nico Hischier (one assist) and Luke Hughes (one assist).

Washington won its most recent game 6-4 at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 31. Pierre-Luc Dubois' four points (four assists) in that outing led the Capitals.

Ahead of this matchup, here is who we project to bring home the win in Thursday's hockey game.

Devils vs. Capitals Predictions & Pick

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

• Prediction: Capitals 3 - Devils 2
• Pick OU: Under 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 5.07 goals)
  

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Devils vs. Capitals Moneylines

Grab a look below at the most recent moneylines for the Devils-Capitals game.

• Favorite: Devils (-115)
• Underdog: Capitals (-105)

Devils Betting Insights

• The Devils have been victorious in 22 of their 42 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (52.4%).
• New Jersey is 22-19 when it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter (53.7% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Devils have a 53.5% chance to win.
• In 28 of 72 matches this season, New Jersey and its opponent have combined to finish above 6.5 goals.

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have won nine, or 37.5%, of the 24 games they have played as an underdog this season.
• Washington is 9-15 this season when entering a game as an underdog by -105 or more on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win by the Capitals, based on the moneyline, is 51.2%.
• Washington has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 29 of 74 games this season.

Devils Key Stats

• New Jersey ranks 27th in the league with 201 goals scored (2.7 per game).
• Defensively, the Devils are allowing 227 total goals (3.1 per game) to rank 15th in NHL play.
• It has the league's 24th-ranked goal differential at -26.
• The 43 power-play goals the Devils have recorded this season rank 17th in the NHL (on 191 power-play chances).
• New Jersey is 10th in the league with a 22.51% power-play conversion rate.
• The Devils have scored four shorthanded goals this season.
• New Jersey's 79.26% penalty-kill success rate ranks 15th in the league.
• New Jersey wins 51.1% of its faceoffs to rank eighth in the NHL.
• The Devils shoot 9.1% as a team (31st in the league).

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington has 236 goals this season (3.2 per game), 13th in the NHL.
• The Capitals have one of the best defenses in the NHL, giving up 217 total goals (2.9 per game), ninth in the league.
• Its +19 goal differential ranks 11th in the league.
• With 40 power-play goals (on 225 chances), the Capitals are 22nd in the NHL.
• Washington scores on 17.78% of its power plays, No. 25 in the NHL.
• This season, the Capitals have three shorthanded goals (27th in NHL).
• Washington's has the 13th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (80%).
• Washington is 17th in faceoff win percentage in the NHL (49.5%).
• The Capitals' 11.2% shooting percentage is 12th in the league.