Washington Capitals @ New Jersey Devils 11/12/2026
The Washington Capitals visit the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Thursday, Nov. 12, with a matchup that sets up as a home-ice test for a New Jersey team that has been rolling. The Devils are 4-1 over their last five and have won eight of 10 at home. Washington has also been finding ways to win, taking three of its last five and edging Ottawa in overtime on Tuesday.
New Jersey’s edge is the stronger overall record and a home offense averaging 3.58 goals per game. Washington’s road numbers are more modest, at 3-2 away, but the Capitals have taken the last head-to-head meeting and have enough recent momentum to make this interesting. The betting lean is toward the Devils to win, with a lower-scoring game a reasonable second angle.
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Betting prediction for Washington Capitals @ New Jersey Devils
This is a regular-season game at Prudential Center, where New Jersey has been particularly effective. The Devils have scored 68 goals and allowed 55 through 19 games, averaging 3.58 goals for and 2.89 against per game. Washington has scored 56 and allowed 53 in 16 games, an average of 3.50 goals for and 3.31 against.
Those scoring rates point to a competitive game, but the Devils’ home record and recent run make them the more convincing moneyline side. Washington can hang around: the Capitals have won three of their last five and are coming off a 3-2 overtime win in Ottawa. The total pick is Under 6.5, reflecting the possibility that a close game stays below a high-scoring shootout. These are estimates, not guarantees; confirm starting goalies and lineup updates before placing a wager.
Our betting predictions
Main Pick: Moneyline — Devils to Win
1. Moneyline — New Jersey Devils to win (-139): New Jersey is 8-2 at home and has won four of its last five overall. Washington is playing well enough to keep the matchup tight, but the Devils’ home performance and stronger overall record make them the preferred winner. Estimated win chances: Devils 58% (approximately -138), Capitals 42% (approximately +138). The listed price for New Jersey is -139.
Pick 2: Total — Under 6.5 Goals
2. Total — Under 6.5 goals (-120): Both teams have capable offenses, so this is not a claim that scoring will be scarce. Still, the Devils have allowed an average of 2.89 goals per game, and Washington has allowed 3.31. If New Jersey controls the pace at home and the teams avoid a run of power-play chances, Under 6.5 is a sensible play. The listed odds are -120.
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Pick 3: Puck line — Devils -1.5
3. Puck line — Devils -1.5 (+190): This is the higher-risk pick. New Jersey has been scoring consistently at home, and a two-goal win is plausible if the Devils get ahead early. But Washington’s recent form and the close head-to-head history make the puck line less reliable than the moneyline. At +190, it offers a bigger payout in exchange for needing New Jersey to win by at least two.
Clear betting tip: The preferred play is Devils moneyline at -139. The Under is the secondary lean, while Devils -1.5 is a smaller-stake, higher-risk option.
Devils’ Current Form and Team Statistics
New Jersey enters at 13-6 with 26 points. In the Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division, the Devils rank second; their conference rank is fifth. They have scored 68 goals and allowed 55, or 3.58 goals for and 2.89 against per game across 19 games.
At home, the Devils are 8-2 and have scored 38 goals while allowing 25. That works out to 3.80 goals for and 2.50 against per home game. Their last five results are four wins and one loss: wins over Toronto, the Islanders, St. Louis and Edmonton, followed by a 4-2 loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday. The Winnipeg game ended a four-game winning streak, but New Jersey has still been producing offense at a strong clip.
Capitals’ Current Form and Team Statistics
Washington is 10-6 with 20 points. In the Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division, the Capitals are fourth; their conference rank is ninth. They have scored 56 goals and allowed 53 in 16 games, averaging 3.50 goals for and 3.31 against per game.
The Capitals are 3-2 on the road, scoring 15 goals and allowing 14 away from home. That equals 3.00 goals for and 2.80 against per road game. Their last five results are three wins and two losses. Most recently, they earned a 3-2 overtime road win over Ottawa on Tuesday. Washington has also won its last direct meeting with New Jersey, 4-2, a reminder that the visitors have a credible path to making this a close contest.
Key Player Momentum and External Factors
Washington’s goalie choice between Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren needs checking closer to the puck drop. For New Jersey, Johnathan Kovacevic was day-to-day after leaving Tuesday’s game, while Anthony Mantha and Seamus Casey were listed out. Washington’s Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, and Patrick Thomas were also listed out.
The notes also highlight New Jersey’s attacking momentum: Jack Hughes was on a six-game point streak, and the Devils had recently shown they can come back from a multi-goal deficit.
Last Direct Match: New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
Washington won the latest meeting 4-2. Across the last five head-to-head games, the Capitals have three wins and the Devils have two.
Performance Over the Last Five Matches
New Jersey is 4-1, most recently losing 4-2 at Winnipeg. Washington is 3-2, most recently winning 3-2 in overtime at Ottawa.
TrustnBet Final Thoughts
New Jersey is the main pick because it combines the better overall record with an 8-2 home mark and a 4-1 stretch over its last five. The moneyline is the clearest way to back that advantage. Under 6.5 is a reasonable secondary play given the Devils’ lower goals-against average, while Devils -1.5 at plus money is the more aggressive option. Check goalie confirmations and late injury news before puck drop, and keep wager sizes within your limits.
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