New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals 3/9/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
In a clash of the Metropolitan Division, the New Jersey Devils (41-16-6 SU, 2nd) will travel to the Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Capitals (31-28-6 SU, 6th) on Thursday.
The Devils lost two of their last three games, but have been in excellent form on the road, winning three out of their last four away games. They boast an impressive 23-4-4 record on the road.
On the other hand, the Capitals have won three out of their last five games, but have been struggling in front of their home crowd, losing five out of their last six home games.
The Capitals have a mediocre 15-13-3 record at the Capital One Arena this season.
Washington was on the receiving end of a 5-1 thumping by the Devils in their previous meeting in November, where Jack Hughes delivered his first career hat trick.
The Devils’ defense was rock solid, blocking 26 shots and forcing 12 takeaways. Meanwhile, the Capitals only managed to get one past Devils’ goaltender Vitek Veneck.
- The New Jersey Devils are 2-11 SU in their last 13 meetings with the Capitals.
- The total went OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games on the road.
- The total hung OVER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 7 games on the road against Washington.
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New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Predictions 3/9/2023
The Washington Capitals (31-28-6 SU, 6th in Metropolitan Division) had their two-game winning streak snapped by the Los Angeles Kings (37-20-8 SU, 1st in Pacific Division) in a 4-2 road loss on Monday.
Despite LA’s 19-3 shots on net advantage in the first period, the game was scoreless. The Kings broke the tie midway through the third period when defenseman Mikey Anderson scored the eventual game-winner.
LA outshot Washington 41-22, with the last goal being scored into an empty net. Capitals Darcy Kemper stopped all but three shots on goal.
Washington’s offense ranks 19th overall in the NHL in average goals per game (3.1) and 8th in shooting percentage (10.0%). The defense ranks 18th in average goals allowed per game (3.1) and 15th in save percentage (90.3%).
- The total went OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 outings with the Devils.
- The Washington Capitals are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of the Capitals’ last 7 games at home against New Jersey.
New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals. The NHL pick for this game is the New Jersey Devils. The Devils won four of their last six games ATS and are 3-1 ATS in their last four games on the road.
The Capitals are 2-2 against the spread in their last four games and have only won once ATS in their last six home games.
The Devils blew out Washington in their last matchup earlier this season 5-1. Look for these trends to continue. New Jersey will win predicted at 7-4.
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New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals 3/9/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Capital One Arena in Washington DC
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
TV: NSWA
NHL Odds: New Jersey Devils -145 (-1.5)
NHL Totals: 6.5