Washington
Capitals
5-1-0
Moneyline
+124
NHL Predictions
Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Predictions
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00pm EST at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
@
New Jersey
Devils
3-2-0
Moneyline
-148
10%
90%
Spread
Washington Capitals +1.5
New Jersey Devils -1.5
Moneyline
Washington Capitals +124
New Jersey Devils -148
Total
Over 6.5 (+110)
Under 6.5 (-130)
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Capitals vs. Devils Prediction: New Jersey Is the Likely Winner, but Pass at -148
Analysis updated November 12, 2026 at 1:18 AM CST
The Devils have the better recent defensive record and are expected to start Connor Hellebuyck. The SPF moneyline still charges too much against a Capitals team that has won seven of 10.
New Jersey’s defense gives it the edge
The Associated Press reports that New Jersey is 8-2-0 over its past 10 games, scoring 3.8 goals and allowing 2.4 per game. Washington is 7-3-0 over the same span, averaging 3.7 goals scored and 3.3 allowed. That defensive gap makes the Devils the likelier winner, but the Capitals’ scoring keeps the matchup competitive.
CBS Sports / Field Level Media expects Connor Hellebuyck to start for New Jersey. He has an 8-5-2 career record against Washington with a 2.24 goals-against average and .923 save percentage. Washington’s starter isn’t confirmed in the available reporting, so a projected score would rely on an important unknown.
The price favors a pass
The SPF moneyline lists New Jersey at -148 and Washington at +124. Washington is 5-1-0 against Metropolitan Division opponents and won this season’s previous meeting 4-2, according to the Associated Press. Those results don’t make the Capitals the better pick to win, but they make -148 unattractive.
Wise Guy Team, a betting-splits site, reports that 90% of DraftKings moneyline tickets backed New Jersey, while 83% of the reported money was on Washington. That split comes from one sportsbook and doesn’t establish Washington as the sharper side. It also doesn’t provide a reason to pay the Devils’ price. Pass.
Pick
New Jersey Devils
Confidence
medium
Betting lean
Pass