Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 10/25/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

The Washington Capitals (1-2-1) are traveling to Prudential Center on Wednesday where they will try to beat the New Jersey Devils (2-1-1).

The Washington Capitals were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-2 defeat to the Canadiens their last time out. The Capitals didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. For the outing, they converted 2 out of the 33 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 5 power play tries but didn't get a goal. Washington accumulated 12 mins in the box in this matchup.

Washington Capitals opponents have 19 power play opportunities (16th in the league) and have tallied 5 goals in those chances. The Capitals thus far have had 132 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .886. Washington has attempted 99 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 5.1%. When at even strength, the Capitals have given up 10 goals while earning 5 of their own. Washington has tallied 13 power play chances and they have tallied 0 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 0.00%. For the year, they have recorded 3 points and their points percentage sits at .375. Concerning their scoring, the Washington Capitals have earned 5 goals (32nd in the NHL) on the campaign and have given up 15.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper has taken the ice for 359 contests over the course of his professional hockey career. He has earned an overall mark of 166-122-44 and he started in 341 games. Opponents have been able to score 863 goals against Kuemper in his career and his goals against average is 2.55. Kuemper has seen 10,255 shots against him and he has 9,392 saves. His save percentage is at .916 in his 20,269 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his pro career, Kuemper has accumulated 188 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .551.

In their last outing, New Jersey went up against the Islanders in an outing where the Devils notched a victory by a final of 5-4. The Devils recorded 5 goals of the 39 shots on goal they attempted. They had 5 power play chances in this game and recorded 4 out of those attempts.

New Jersey has attempted 136 shots (26th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.03%, while allowing their opponents 130 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 70.59% on their oppositions 17 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 89.2%. They have a total of 21 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 42.86%. The Devils have accumulated 6 goals at even strength and 9 goals (2nd in hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 14 goals to be scored by of a combination of 9 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 15 goals, 5 points, and a points percentage of .625.

Across the ice you will find Akira Schmid in goal. His opponents are averaging 2.75 goals per game and he has relinquished 58 goals overall. Schmid's quality start percentage comes out to 50.0% and he has qualified for 10 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He was named a starter in 20 games and his ice time sits at 1,264 minutes. Schmid has amassed a career record of 10-9-3 and has played in 26 games. He has compiled 529 stops out of the 587 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .901.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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