New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Odds – November 14, 2026

New Jersey and Washington meet at Capital One Arena with the Devils carrying the stronger overall record and the Capitals returning to a building where they have won seven of 11 games. The contrast sets up a test of New Jersey’s attack.

Game details and odds

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST · Capital One Arena

Total: 6.5 — over +102, under -122.

Draft Kings odds checked November 13, 2026 19:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Devils’ attack meets a road test

New Jersey is 14-6-0, though its 5-4-0 road record is less imposing than its overall mark. The Devils average 3.60 goals and 32.8 shots per game, with Jack Hughes leading the club in goals, assists and points. A 65.1% penalty kill remains a potential opening for Washington.

The Devils arrive off a 5-2 win over Washington in Newark, a result that gives them a recent example of how to break down this opponent. Their other completed games show more than one route to a win: they shut out Toronto 4-0 on the road and scored five in victories over the Islanders and Blues. The 4-2 loss at Winnipeg is a reminder that New Jersey can be contained. Three of those four wins also came by narrow margins or against a familiar opponent, so the rematch is no formality.

Capitals seek a response on home ice

Washington is 10-7-0 overall and 7-4-0 at home, giving it a stronger record at Capital One Arena than away from it. The Capitals average 3.41 goals per game, while Alex Tuch leads them with 11 goals. Their 77.2% penalty kill compares favorably with New Jersey’s, but they also allow 3.41 goals per game.

Washington’s latest result was a 5-2 loss at New Jersey, but its preceding wins at Ottawa and at home against Florida show it can respond in tight games. The Capitals beat the Senators 3-2 and the Panthers 4-3, contrasting with a 6-5 home loss to Dallas that required plenty of offense just to stay close. A 5-1 home defeat against Minnesota underscores the risk when Washington’s scoring dries up. Those results make defensive control especially important in this rematch: the Capitals have shown they can compete, but not consistently keep opponents off the board.

Injury news

New Jersey Devils: Johnathan Kovacevic – Injured Reserve (Ankle); Brett Pesce – Day-To-Day (Illness); Anthony Mantha – Injured Reserve (Neck); Seamus Casey – Injured Reserve (Knee).

Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin – Injured Reserve (Knee); Vincent Desharnais – Injured Reserve (Abdomen).

Availability checked November 13, 2026 19:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey’s scoring across its recent wins and its latest victory over Washington make the Devils the pick. Washington’s close wins show it can answer, especially if it limits the chances New Jersey converts.

Original winner pick recorded November 13, 2026 19:00 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.