Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils 12/20/2014 Free NHL Picks & Predictions
by Tony Sink - 12/19/2014
Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM ET
Prudential Center in Newark
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The Washington Capitals will play the final game of their three-game road trip when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
The Caps and the Devils have already played each other three times this season, with Washington coming away the victors in two of those games. Their last game was earlier this month, when the Capitals were able to easily beat the Devils 4-1 on the road.
In his 36 career games against Washington, Devils right wing Michael Ryder has notched 15 goals and six assists. Veteran Jaromir Jagr has 90 points in his 77 games against the Capitals, while goalie Cory Schneider has gone 3-3-0 against them in his career with one shutout, a solid 1.94 GAA and a .933 save percentage.
On Thursday night, the Capitals scored a late third period goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets and ended up pulling off a 5-4 overtime win on the road. They were clearly the better offensive team in that game, outshooting the Blue Jackets 36-26.
The Caps have scored nearly three goals per game this season and currently have the top power play in the NHL. Netminder Braden Holtby has a 13-7-5 record this season with a 2.38 GAA and a .914 save percentage. Star winger Alex Ovechkin has a team-high 14 goals through 31 games while also providing 12 assists to his teammates.
Washington Capitals Betting Trends
Washington Capitals are 15-16-0 Against the Spread
Washington Capitals are 15-14-0 against the Over/Under
New Jersey Devils Betting Trends
New Jersey Devils are 11-22-0 Against the Spread
New Jersey Devils are 13-16-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Washington Capitals
10/24/14 D John Erskine Neck out 3-6 months
10/08/14 D Dmitry Orlov Wrist out indefinitely
10/06/14 LW Aaron Volpatti Neck out indefinitely
New Jersey Devils
12/19/14 C Jacob Josefson Groin is downgraded to doubtful Friday vs. Tampa Bay
12/19/14 LW Michael Cammalleri Lower Body is downgraded to doubtful Friday vs. Tampa Bay
12/18/14 RW Dainius Zubrus Leg out indefinitely
12/18/14 D Damon Severson Ankle expected to miss 4-5 weeks
12/10/14 D Adam Larsson Virus out indefinitely
11/17/14 D Bryce Salvador Lower Body out indefinitely
11/14/14 LW Ryane Clowe Concussion out indefinitely
Tony's Pick: Take Washington
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