Devils vs. Capitals betting odds and trends

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The New Jersey Devils host the Washington Capitals on Saturday, and are -192 favorites on the moneyline, with the away team at +160.

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Moneyline

Devils to win vs Capitals -192

Bet $20, Payout $30.42

Devils vs. Capitals Game Info & Betting Lines

In 56 games last season, New Jersey and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
Washington played 44 games last season that ended with over 6 goals.
The teams averaged 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this one’s total.
Opponents of these teams put up 6.5 goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this one’s over/under.
In terms of goals scored, the Devils were 12th in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Devils were 26th.

The Devils’ 264 goals scored last season (3.2 per game) ranked 12th in the league.
The Devils were 26th in goals against, allowing 281 total goals (3.4 per game) in NHL play.
They had the league’s 22nd-ranked goal differential at -17.
With 216 goals (2.6 per game) last season, the Capitals had the NHL’s 28th-ranked offense.
The Capitals gave up 3.1 goals per game (252 in total), 16th in the NHL.
Their -36 goal differential was 27th in the league.

The Devils put together a 28-21 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
New Jersey was 10-8 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -192 or shorter.
The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Devils a 65.8% chance to win.
The Capitals were listed as an underdog 67 times last season, and won 26, or 38.8%, of those games.
Last season Washington won 10 of its 23 games, or 43.5%, when an underdog by at least +160 on the moneyline.
The Capitals have a 38.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

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Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey’s leading contributors this season with six points. He has averaged 0.1 goals per game, shooting 5.3%.
With five goals and one assist, Paul Cotter is one of the top offensive options for New Jersey with his six points (0.9 per game).
New Jersey’s offensive effort is aided by Stefan Noesen’s six points. He’s contributed four assists.
Jacob Markstrom (3-2-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .918 for New Jersey.

Washington’s Dylan Strome totaled 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games last season, for 67 points.
Alexander Ovechkin was a key contributor for Washington, with 65 total points. He scored 31 goals and provided 34 assists in 79 games.
John Carlson had 10 goals and 42 assists, for a season point total of 52.
Washington’s Charlie Lindgren was 25-16-7 last season, allowing 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).

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