- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Capitals
- Capitals vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN+ | HULU
The Washington Capitals (38-28) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (38-34) on Apr. 2 in Newark, NJ. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Capitals vs. Devils Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Capitals vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Capitals vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 51.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Capitals vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Capitals will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Capitals Best Bets & Trends
- The Washington Capitals have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.70 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.45 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have covered the 1P Puck Line in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.60 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.30 Units / 33% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 20 games (+7.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.80 Units / 63% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games (+5.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 15 games (+5.10 Units / 23% ROI)
Capitals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Capitals are 39-36 against the spread this NHL season (+10.55 Units / 10.3% ROI).
- Capitals are 38-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.85 Units /-7.04% ROI
- Capitals are 33-39 when betting the Over for -9.8 Units / -11.74% ROI
- Capitals are 39-33 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units /4.13% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 28-46 against the spread this NHL season (-22.7 Units /-21.03% ROI).
- Devils are 38-36 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -2.34% ROI
- Devils are 32-41 when betting the Over for -13.45 Units / -16.24% ROI
- Devils are 41-32 when betting the Under for +6.75 Units / 8.35% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Devils vs Capitals
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin (WAS) | +145 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | +145 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | +175 |
| Nico Hischier (NJ) | +195 |
| Tom Wilson (WAS) | +230 |
| Dylan Strome (WAS) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Capitals
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 +100 |
| Rasmus Sandin (WAS) | 0.5 +195 | 0.5 -275 |
| Simon Nemec (NJ) | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -275 |
| Cole Hutson (WAS) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +135 | 1.5 -185 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Capitals
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 -115 | 3.5 -120 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 -140 | 3.5 +105 |
| Connor McMichael (WAS) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +105 |
| Ryan Leonard (WAS) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -110 |
Capitals: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Capitals are 121-104 (.538) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals were 50-31 (.617) last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 8-16 (.333) when tied after the first period this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals were 12-5 (.706) when tied after the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Capitals
The Devils are 2-51 (.038) when trailing after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .146
The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Devils are undefeated (22-0) when leading after the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .856
The Devils are 14-10 (.583) when tied after the second period this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Capitals Offensive Stats & Trends
The Capitals have 6 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have 5.59 expected goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have 14 inner slot shots in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have 28 high danger chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Devils have 81 second chance scoring opportunities on the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Devils have scored on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Devils have scored on 13% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Capitals Defensive Stats & Trends
The Capitals have allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Capitals have a .714 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .834
The Capitals have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Capitals allowed 0.8 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils allowed 0.5 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Devils allowed opponents to score on 10% of rush chances last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Devils allowed opponents to score on 9% of cycle chances last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Devils had a .866 slot save percentage in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .835
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