Washington pays a visit to New Jersey on Friday, hoping to shut down the Devils snipers in hockey action at Prudential Center.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 2.8-2.2 result in favor of the Devils today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
36-31-7 New Jersey battles the Capitals, currently with a 52-15-5 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 25-34-15 for the Devils and 29-27-16 for the Capitals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Washington injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the New Jersey Devils at No. 24 and the Washington Capitals at No. 7 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Jersey's No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 2.28 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.36 goals allowed. The Devils power play is averaging 20.74% while the Capitals defense kills off 84.21% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Senators on March 22. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
New Jersey was a 3-0 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Penguins. They won as +228 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to St. Louis, Saturday, March 26th
New Jersey at Carolina, Sunday, March 27th