The New Jersey Devils are solid 57.4 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Devils are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +9 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 33 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Capitals. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.6% compared to the Devils goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 30, Jacob Markstrom 22 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.8, Jack Hughes 3.8 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.46, Nico Hischier 0.58 PTS: Pierre-Luc Dubois has a 41% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Jesper Bratt has a 54% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | New Jersey Devils | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 15-21, 42% -512 | Record at Home | 19-17, 53% -326 | New Jersey Devils |
| VS New Jersey Devils | 2-1, 67% 80 | VS Washington Capitals | 1-2, 33% -108 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 21-24, 47% -450 | vs Team .500 or Better | 18-24, 43% -684 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 11-14, 44% -113 | Record As Home Favorite | 17-10, 63% 186 | New Jersey Devils |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 33-29, 53% -3428 | After 1 or More Days Off | 32-28, 53% -4037 | Washington Capitals |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | New Jersey Devils | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 3-3, 50% 131 | Record at Home | 6-2, 75% 271 | New Jersey Devils |
| VS New Jersey Devils | 1-0, 100% 77 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 5-6, 45% -91 | vs Team .500 or Better | 5-3, 62% 174 | New Jersey Devils |
| Record As Road Underdog | 3-2, 60% 231 | Record As Home Favorite | 5-1, 83% 275 | New Jersey Devils |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 5-6, 45% -566 | After 1 or More Days Off | 7-3, 70% -661 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | New Jersey Devils | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 22-14, 61% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 17-20, 46% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-4, 33% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-1, 80% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 31-25, 55% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 25-33, 43% OVER | UNDER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 16-20, 44% -582 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 20-16, 56% +184 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-3, 50% +101 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 6-2, 75% +271
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 18-18, 50% -258 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 21-15, 58% 199 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-5, 17% -418 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 6-2, 75% +271
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 19-17, 53% + 29 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 20-16, 56% + 220 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-4, 33% -218 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 2-6, 25% -418
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