December 27, 2025 4:43 AM EST

NHL: Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils 12/27/2025

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The Washington Capitals are solid 55.4 percent favorites over the New Jersey Devils. The Capitals are favored despite being projected for 24 shots on goal vs 27 shots for the Devils. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.5% compared to the Devils goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.3%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 24, Jacob Markstrom 22 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.9, Jack Hughes 4.3 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.59, Nico Hischier 0.47 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 54% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Jesper Bratt has a 59% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: New Jersey Devils

Washington CapitalsRECORDNew Jersey DevilsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road8-8, 50% -40Record at Home10-7, 59% -7New Jersey Devils
VS New Jersey Devils0-1, 0% -100VS Washington Capitals1-0, 100% 92New Jersey Devils
vs Team .500 or Better6-10, 38% -380vs Team .500 or Better9-12, 43% -430Washington Capitals
Record As Road Underdog5-6, 45% -64Record As Home Favorite9-4, 69% 201New Jersey Devils
After 1 or More Days Off16-12, 57% -1644After 1 or More Days Off19-11, 63% -1719Washington Capitals

PAST 30 DAYS

Washington CapitalsRECORDNew Jersey DevilsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-3, 50% -38Record at Home1-6, 14% -530Washington Capitals
VS New Jersey Devils0-0 No GamesVS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5002-1, 67% 66vs Team .500 or Better3-3, 50% 60Washington Capitals
Record As Road Underdog2-1, 67% 97Record As Home Favorite1-3, 25% -230Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off5-4, 56% -575After 1 or More Days Off5-4, 56% -166New Jersey Devils

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Washington CapitalsRECORDNew Jersey DevilsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD9-7, 56% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME8-10, 44% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-3, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-4, 20% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home16-12, 57% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road13-17, 43% OVERN/A

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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 8-8, 50% -210 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 9-8, 53% +6 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-3, 50% -209 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 5-2, 71% +299

MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 10-6, 62% +240 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 10-7, 59% 50 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-3, 50% -52 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 5-2, 71% +239

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 8-8, 50% -72 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 9-8, 53% + 19 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-3, 50% -27 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 3-4, 43% -127

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