Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Dec 2025

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The Washington Capitals square off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, December 27.

We can’t resist going for the Capitals on the Moneyline, with our betting prediction made with confidence and there is -100 on offer that the visitors get the better of the Devils.

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Washington Capitals have lost their previous four road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 7-3 at home to New York Rangers at Capital One Arena. John Carlson, Dylan Strome and Alexei Protas each scored one goal.

New Jersey Devils have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at UBS Arena against New York Islanders. Devils managed 32 shots and Brett Pesce recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-2 in favor of the Devils when they last played the Caps, with the encounter taking place at Capital One Arena. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-3	2.3	.917	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-8-1	3.4	.883	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 3.1 goals from 31.8 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

Alexei Protas is the top points scorer with 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, with Ryan Leonard recording 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.81 goal against average with a .914 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Devils have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.9 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 8.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 56.0%.

The top points scorer is Connor Brown with 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, while Luke Hughes is next best after having 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.77 GAA with a .902 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Take Washington Capitals at -100 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Capitals vs Devils stats:

• Capitals have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Devils have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Devils have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Devils have lost their last 2 games.

Caps Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Those looking for bigger odds about a win for Washington should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Under / Over goals prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Strome Over 1.5 Shots -105

Dylan Strome (Capitals) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. There is odds of -105 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Dylan Strome Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+300

First

+1800

Assists

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 3 - 2 Devils

A 3-2 win in favor of the Capitals is available at odds of +850. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Devils

1-0

Capitals

+4500

Devils

+4500

2-0

Capitals

+4000

Devils

+4000

2-1

Capitals

+1200

Devils

+1200

3-0

Capitals

+3000

Devils

+2500

3-1

Capitals

+1700

Devils

+1600

3-2

Capitals

+850

Devils

+800

4-0

Capitals

+4000

Devils

+3400

4-1

Capitals

+1600

Devils

+1400

4-2

Capitals

+1600

Devils

+1500

4-3

Capitals

+1100

Devils

+1050

5-0

Capitals

+8000

Devils

+6000

5-1

Capitals

+2900

Devils

+2400

5-2

Capitals

+2000

Devils

+1700

5-3

Capitals

+2800

Devils

+2400

5-4

Capitals

+2400

Devils

+2200

6-0

Capitals

+12500

Devils

+10000

6-1

Capitals

+7000

Devils

+5500

6-2

Capitals

+4000

Devils

+3300

6-3

Capitals

+3500

Devils

+3300

6-4

Capitals

+6000

Devils

+5500

6-5

Capitals

+6000

Devils

+6000

7-1

Capitals

+12500

Devils

+10000

7-2

Capitals

+10000

Devils

+8000

7-3

Capitals

+7500

Devils

+6000

7-4

Capitals

+8000

Devils

+7500

7-5

Capitals

+13000

Devils

+12000

7-6

Capitals

+14000

Devils

+14000

8-2

Capitals

+14000

Devils

+14000

8-3

Capitals

+14000

Devils

+14000

8-4

Capitals

+14000

Devils

+13000

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Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find New Jersey Devils at -120 whereas Washington Capitals are -100. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 50%.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -122.

You can find a huge selection of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the in-game and pre-game selections before placing your wagers.

Moneyline

Capitals

-100

Devils

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+170

Tie

+310

Devils

+128

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-250

Devils -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

There’s the chance to back Jack Hughes at +1000 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals

Jack Hughes (Devils)

First

+165

Anytime

+1000

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+180

Anytime

+1200

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+333

Anytime

+1800

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Connor Brown (Devils)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Stefan Noesen (Devils)

First

+500

Anytime

+2500

Justin Sourdif (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Cody Glass (Devils)

First

+650

Anytime

+3000

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Ondrej Palat (Devils)

First

+675

Anytime

+3300

Luke Hughes (Devils)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

First

+700

Anytime

+3000

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Nic Dowd (Capitals)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

Brandon Duhaime (Capitals)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Luke Glendening (Devils)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Brett Pesce (Devils)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Colton White (Devils)

First

+1700

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Luke Hughes (Devils)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Player Shots

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+120

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Luke Hughes (Devils)

Over 1.5

-208

Under 1.5

+150

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 3.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 16.7
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.3
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 18.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.3

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Starting Lineups

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