NHL Match Prediction: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals
New Jersey Devils
Washington CapitalsNew Jersey host Washington at Prudential Center in Newark on November 12 at 19:00. The Devils are fourth in the Eastern Conference with 26 points; the Capitals are ninth with 20.
Devils: scoring depth meets defensive disruption
Recent form and home results
New Jersey have four wins in five games. Home wins over Edmonton and St. Louis preceded a three-game road trip that ended with defeat at Winnipeg.
Strengths, weaknesses and personnel
- The Devils scored at least four goals in each of their four recent victories.
Sheldon Keefe has paired Arseny Gritsyuk with Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt; Gritsyuk has 13 points, including eight goals, in 17 appearances. Anthony Mantha is out after a stick struck his throat, while Jonathan Kovacevic needs further assessment of an undisclosed injury. Jake Allen started at Winnipeg with Connor Hellebuyck on the bench. The starter here remains unconfirmed, and save percentages are unavailable.
- Winnipeg Jetsaway2:4
- Toronto Maple Leafsaway4:0
- New York Islandersaway5:4
- St. Louis Blueshome5:4
- Edmonton Oilershome4:3
Capitals: consecutive wins, depleted blue line
Results and travel demands
Washington have won three of their last five. Victories over Florida and Ottawa followed consecutive defeats.
Each team last played on November 10: Washington travel from Ottawa, while New Jersey return from Winnipeg.
Attacking continuity and defensive absences
- The Capitals scored and conceded in all five recent matches.
- The defeats against Minnesota and Dallas accounted for 11 goals against.
- The latest two victories were each secured by a single goal.
Spencer Carbery has retained his forward combinations, including Alex Ovechkin alongside Justin Sourdif and Anthony Beauvillier. Rasmus Sandin has completed a full practice following knee surgery but remains unavailable. Vincent Desharnais has resumed skating after an appendectomy and will not travel. Washington’s starting goalie remains unconfirmed, and his save percentage is unavailable.
- Ottawa Senatorsaway3:2
- Florida Panthershome4:3
- Dallas Starshome5:6
- Minnesota Wildhome1:5
- Nashville Predatorsaway4:3
Head-to-head: Washington hold the longer advantage
Washington lead the 15-meeting record by 10 wins to five, including a 4:2 victory on October 17 in the latest encounter. Of the eight meetings with detailed results, five finished with no more than five goals and three reached at least seven—a split that offers no consistent totals pattern. One fixture was preseason and carries less weight than a league meeting.
- 17.10.2026Washington Capitals4:2New Jersey DevilsNHL
- 02.04.2026New Jersey Devils7:3Washington CapitalsNHL
- 20.03.2026Washington Capitals2:1New Jersey DevilsNHL
- 28.12.2025New Jersey Devils3:4Washington CapitalsNHL
- 16.11.2025Washington Capitals2:3New Jersey DevilsNHL
Pre-game context and missing measures
Carbery described the absent defenders’ returns as close without confirming match readiness. No independent expert assessment is available. Power-play and penalty-kill percentages, confirmed full lineups and suspension details are also unavailable, limiting special-teams and matchup comparisons.
First-period selection
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.43. This targets the opening 20 minutes, not a low-scoring game overall: one side can score more than once without defeating the bet. New Jersey have scored in all five recent games, as have Washington, but those full-game records do not establish how quickly either attack gets going.
The clearest counterweight is Washington conceding in five straight games, while New Jersey have allowed goals in four of five. That makes this a cautious selection rather than a strong statistical edge. No first-period scoring splits or confirmed starting goaltenders are available, so a numerical probability for this specific market would be speculative. Anthony Mantha's absence removes a forward option for the hosts; Washington remain without Rasmus Sandin and Vincent Desharnais, which is a defensive risk rather than support for the pick. The projected first-period score is 1:0 to New Jersey.
Betting verdict
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.43 is the selection, with modest confidence. The case depends on at least one attack taking time to convert, not on either defence shutting down the entire game.
FAQ
When does New Jersey Devils — Washington Capitals kick off?
The match starts on 12.11.2026 at 19:00 (New York), Prudential Center (Newark).
What is the prediction for New Jersey Devils — Washington Capitals?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.43.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: New Jersey Devils win — 45%, draw — 22%, Washington Capitals win — 33%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Winnipeg Jetsaway2:4
- Toronto Maple Leafsaway4:0
- New York Islandersaway5:4
- St. Louis Blueshome5:4
- Edmonton Oilershome4:3
- Ottawa Senatorsaway3:2
- Florida Panthershome4:3
- Dallas Starshome5:6
- Minnesota Wildhome1:5
- Nashville Predatorsaway4:3
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens | 18 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 62:55 | 26 |
| 5 | New Jersey Devils | 19 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 68:55 | 26 |
| 6 | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 60:57 | 24 |
| 7 | New York Rangers | 20 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 59:56 | 23 |
| 8 | Florida Panthers | 19 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 60:56 | 22 |
| 9 | Washington Capitals | 16 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 56:53 | 20 |
| 10 | Buffalo Sabres | 18 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 53:65 | 19 |
Head-to-head
- 17.10.2026Washington Capitals4:2New Jersey DevilsNHL
- 02.04.2026New Jersey Devils7:3Washington CapitalsNHL
- 20.03.2026Washington Capitals2:1New Jersey DevilsNHL
- 28.12.2025New Jersey Devils3:4Washington CapitalsNHL
- 16.11.2025Washington Capitals2:3New Jersey DevilsNHL
About the match
- 12 November · 19:00 New York
- Venue: Prudential Center (Newark)
Odds
Odds updated 11.11 19:20
Market view: hosts favoured, totals support softening
New Jersey are the regulation-time favourites at 44.7%, against Washington’s 32.8% and a 22.5% draw probability. Over the last 24 hours, support has strengthened for the home win and draw while weakening for the away win. The Devils remain below a majority probability of winning in regulation.
Over 5.5 retains a 55.8% probability, but the line has moved towards Under. BTTS (both teams to score) is favoured at 87.2%, although support has also eased. The market places greater confidence in both teams scoring than in a high total.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.43
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 64%
- Market estimate
- 64%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
