New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/20/2024]

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00PM ET as the New Jersey Devils lock horns with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers.com's full preview for Tuesday's Devils vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Devils vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Devils and Capitals 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Devils a 57% chance of beating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.

Devils vs. Capitals Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Devils	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+145)	+1.5 (-162)
Moneyline	-175	+146
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-108)

• The Capitals are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Devils, with -162 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Devils (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +145.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +146, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $146, earning a total payout of $246, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100 for a total payout of $275 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Devils vs. Capitals Picks

Our predictions, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-162
Moneyline	Capitals	+146
Total	Under 6.5	-108

While the Devils are more likely to win the game, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the 2.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Devils vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Capitals?

According to our model, New Jersey's Tyler Toffoli is most likely to score the first goal in Devils vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Toffoli a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Devils star is a 33.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Tyler Toffoli	6.9%
Jack Hughes	6.9%
Nico Hischier	5.8%
Jesper Bratt	5.4%
Timo Meier	4.6%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
T.J. Oshie	6.5%
Dylan Strome	5.6%
Max Pacioretty	4.8%
Alex Ovechkin	4.5%
Tom Wilson	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	35.4%
Tyler Toffoli	33.8%
Nico Hischier	31.1%
Jesper Bratt	29.0%
Timo Meier	26.5%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
T.J. Oshie	34.4%
Dylan Strome	28.8%
Alex Ovechkin	25.4%
Max Pacioretty	24.3%
Tom Wilson	22.4%

Devils vs. Caps Game Information

Tuesday's action between the Capitals and Devils at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Tuesday February 20, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

Our full betting coverage of Devils vs. Capitals includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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