New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 10/12/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

The New Jersey Devils (38-39-5 last season) are en route to Capital One Arena on Saturday where they will take on the Washington Capitals (40-31-11 last year).

The New Jersey Devils came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 3-1 victory against the Sabres in their previous game. The Devils offense showed they have some room for improvement in this win. For the game, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 37 shots they tried. They also had 4 chances with the advantage and scored 1 goal. New Jersey accrued 9 penalty minutes for this contest.

In regard to their scoring capabilities, the New Jersey Devils racked up 264 goals (12th in hockey) over the course of last year and allowed 281. For last season, the had a total of 81 points and their points percentage was .494. New Jersey finished with 245 power play opportunities and added 55 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 22.45%. While at even strength, the Devils surrendered 234 goals while notching 209. New Jersey tried 2,516 shots and had a shot percentage of 10.5%. The Devils had 2,458 shots taken against them and held a save percentage of .886. New Jersey Devils opponents had 243 power play tries (18th in professional hockey) and tallied 47 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Jacob Markstrom. Opponents have racked up 1,265 goals against Markstrom in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.72. Markstrom has been in net for 485 games over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage currently is .909 in his 27,856 mins on the ice. He has amassed an overall mark of 215-196-57 and got the start in 468 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Markstrom has accrued 246 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .526. Markstrom has seen 13,892 shots taken against him and has garnered 12,627 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Washington faced the Rangers in a game where the Capitals ended up taking the loss by a score of 4-2. The Capitals converted 2 goals of the 25 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

The Capitals scored 169 goals at even strength and 47 goals (21st in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Washington attempted 2,172 shots (30th in professional hockey) and accumulated a shot percentage of 9.94%, while allowing the other team 2,503 shots. Last year, the Washington Capitals had a total of 216 goals, 91 points, and a points percentage of .555. They granted a total of 252 goals to be scored by of a combination of 203 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they were shorthanded. They had a tally of 228 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 20.61%. They had a penalty kill percentage of 78.97% on their opponent's 233 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage came in at 89.9%.

Across the ice you will find Charlie Lindgren in goal. Lindgren has earned a lifetime mark of 53-39-12 and has played in 110 contests. Lindgren's percentage of quality starts comes out to 58.8% and he has accumulated 60 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has tallied 2,883 stops out of 3,173 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .909. His opponents are averaging 2.79 goals per contest and he has relinquished 290 goals overall. He was named a starter in 102 games and has racked up 6,231 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New Jersey

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