New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 11/23/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

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

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (+110) Capitals (-130)

Capital One Arena is the site where the Washington Capitals (13-4-1) will attempt to defeat the New Jersey Devils (12-7-2) on Saturday. The line on this contest has New Jersey at +110 and Washington is coming in at -130. The total is 6.

The New Jersey Devils were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-0 loss against the Lightning in their last outing. New Jersey accumulated 6 penalty mins in this matchup. The Devils had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. In addition, they had 4 power play tries but didn't get a goal. In the matchup, they ended the night with no scores out of the 29 shots they tried.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have recorded 58 power play opportunities (12th in pro hockey) and have notched 9 goals in those attempts. The Devils thus far have had 579 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .903. New Jersey has attempted 631 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.4%. At even strength, the Devils let the opposition score 47 goals while notching 54 on the offensive side of the ice. New Jersey steps onto the ice with 63 power play opportunities and they have scored 18 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 28.57%. For the year, they have scored 26 points and their points percentage sits at .619. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the New Jersey Devils have notched 72 goals (4th in the league) so far this year and have allowed 56.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom has played in 499 contests during his professional hockey career. He has an overall mark of 223-201-58 and was named the starter in 482 games. The opposition has notched 1,301 goals versus Markstrom in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.80. Markstrom has seen 14,278 shot attempts against him and has recorded 12,977 saves. His save percentage sits at .909 for his 27,889 mins in the crease. Over the course of his time in hockey, Markstrom has 254 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .527.

In their last contest, Washington faced the Hockey Club in a game where the Capitals ended up with the victory by a final score of 6-2. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this game and recorded 1 out of those attempts. The Capitals recorded 6 goals of the 24 shots on goal they tried.

The Capitals have tallied 69 goals at even strength and 9 goals (22nd in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Washington has taken 519 shots (23rd in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 15.03%, while allowing the opposition 510 shots. On the season, the Washington Capitals have notched a total of 78 goals, 27 points, as well as a points percentage of .750. They have allowed 50 goals to be scored by of a combination of 43 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 55 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 16.36%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 87.72% on the other teams 57 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.2%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Charlie Lindgren in net. He has compiled 3,090 saves out of the 3,403 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .908. Lindgren is sitting with a lifetime mark of 58-43-12 and has participated in 119 contests. He has made the start in 111 contests and his ice time sits at 6,253 minutes. Lindgren's quality start rate is 59.5% and he has earned 66 quality starts in his NHL career. His opposition is averaging 3.00 goals per game and he has allowed 313 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New Jersey (+110)

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