New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/20

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The New Jersey Devils head to Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Capitals. This NHL regular season game is set for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Devils have a record of 35-31-2, while the Capitals stand at 34-27-8.

Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Devils, coached by Sheldon Keefe, are ranked 7th in their division. The Capitals, led by Spencer Carbery, hold the 6th spot in the same division. Fans can expect an exciting game as both teams aim to improve their standings.

Devils vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Washington Capitals MoneyLine -131, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine +111

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have won four of their last five games. Their most recent victory was a 6-3 win against the New York Rangers. In that game, Jack Hughes contributed one goal and two assists.

Jack Hughes has been a key player for the Devils. He has accumulated 54 points in 47 games this season. Other top performers include Nico Hischier with 52 points and Connor Brown with 34 points.

In net, Jacob Markstrom has played 39 games, with 21 wins and 887 saves. His performance has been crucial in recent games. Jake Allen has also contributed with 750 saves in 30 games.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have had a mix of wins and losses in recent games. On March 18, they defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1. Tom Wilson, Aliaksei Protas, and Alex Ovechkin each scored a goal in this game.

In another game, the Capitals faced the Boston Bruins on March 14. They lost by a close score of 3-2. Rasmus Sandin contributed a goal and an assist in this game.

The Capitals’ goaltending has been solid with Logan Thompson leading with 23 wins. Charlie Lindgren has also been effective with 9 wins in 20 games. The team has a strong defensive presence, ranking 3rd in blocks with 1105 this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils. The Capitals have a MoneyLine of -131, while the Devils are at +111. The Capitals have strong skater stats, ranking higher in goals and assists. Based on these stats, the Capitals are likely to win this game with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with odds of -108 for the over and -113 for the under. Both teams have been scoring well, with the Devils ranked 11th in goals and the Capitals ranked 21st. Given these stats, the total is likely to go over 6.0 goals. The projected total score is 7, making the over a good pick.