Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/2

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The Washington Capitals are set to meet the New Jersey Devils in an NHL regular season game. The Capitals hold a record of 38-28-9 this season, while the Devils stand at 38-34-2. The game will take place at the Prudential Center on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM, and it will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Spencer Carbery leads the Capitals as head coach, and Sheldon Keefe is at the helm for the Devils. The Capitals currently rank 12th in the conference, with a division record of 14-7. Meanwhile, the Devils are 13th in the conference, holding a division record of 6-17.

Capitals vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Washington Capitals MoneyLine -102, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -117

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have been on a roll lately with three wins in their last five games. They scored a total of 18 goals in these victories. Their offense has been strong, with key players like Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson contributing significantly.

In their recent games, the Capitals secured a win against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 6-4 score. Jakob Chychrun and Pierre-Luc Dubois played pivotal roles with multiple points. Their power play was effective, scoring two goals in this game.

Washington’s defense has also been active, as seen in their 21 blocks against the Flyers. Goaltending is a point of focus as Charlie Lindgren did not see action in the recent games. The Capitals will aim to maintain their momentum in the upcoming game.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils recently played five games with mixed results. They won three and lost two. Their most recent game was a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers.

Jack Hughes is a standout player for the Devils. He played 53 games, scoring 22 goals and making 41 assists. In the game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Hughes scored 2 goals and had 2 assists.

Jacob Markstrom is the primary goalie for the Devils. He has played in 42 games, with 22 wins and 18 losses. Markstrom made 950 saves this season, showing his importance to the team.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win with a moneyline of -117. The Washington Capitals have a moneyline of -102. The Devils have a slight edge in skater stats, ranking higher in goals and assists. This suggests that the Devils are likely to win the game with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have similar goaltending stats, with goals against close in value. This points to a high-scoring game, so taking the over at -117 is a good choice. The projected total score is 7, which supports this pick.