Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Capitals and Devils. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Capitals.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Devils picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Devils on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)
Will Washington Shock Everyone at Prudential Center?
With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals’ record now stands at 16-6-1. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, couldn’t cover, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
After falling behind early, the Capitals scored twice in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal.
Washington’s offense was held to just two goals in their most recent game, both coming in the first period. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal.
The Capitals managed 21 shots on goal but were hampered by 15 giveaways. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal.
Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up three straight goals to the Hurricanes, including two in the 2nd period and an empty netter in the 3rd. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington’s defense will aim to improve after allowing 44 shots on goal from Carolina.
Can the Devils Live Up to the Hype at Home?
New Jersey fell to 16-8-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
All of the game’s scoring came in the third period. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal. Blake Coleman scored twice for the Flames, including an empty-netter to seal the win.
New Jersey’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, failing to score on 22 shots on goal. The Devils also had 19 giveaways and were shut out for the first time this season.
Despite being blanked, New Jersey managed to keep the game scoreless through two periods before Calgary took over in the third. The Devils’ record now stands at 16-8-2 following the loss.
Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey’s defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.