Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 11/30/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-196) Devils (+162)

Prudential Center is the location where the New Jersey Devils (15-7-2) will try to defeat the Washington Capitals (14-6-1) on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has Washington at -196 while New Jersey is sitting at +162. The over/under comes in at 6.

The Washington Capitals went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-1 victory against the Panthers in their previous contest . Washington compiled 10 minutes in the box in this game. The Capitals had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the victory. They also had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. For the outing, they earned a goal on 4 of the 31 shots they put on goal.

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While at even strength, the Capitals have given up 46 goals while earning 74 of their own. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 69 power play opportunities (11th in the league) and have tallied 10 goals in those attempts. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have racked up 85 goals (3rd in hockey) on the year and have conceded 56. Washington has taken 604 shots and holds a shot percentage of 14.1%. For the current campaign, they have earned 29 points and their points percentage comes in at .690. The Capitals thus far have had 591 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .905. Washington has tallied 63 power play chances and they have notched 11 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 17.46%.

The player in the crease for this game is Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has participated in 120 contests throughout his pro hockey career. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 58-44-12 and he started in 112 games. Opponents have tallied 316 goals against Lindgren in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 3.03. Lindgren has had 3,436 shots against him and has garnered 3,120 total saves. His save percentage sits at .908 for his 6,256 minutes guarding the cage. Over the course of his time in hockey, Lindgren is sitting with 67 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .598.

Their last time out, New Jersey faced the Predators in a game where the Devils earned a victory by a final of 5-2. They had 2 power play chances in this contest and netted 1 out of those opportunities. The Devils scored 5 goals of the 46 shots on goal they pursued.

On the campaign, the New Jersey Devils have accounted for 84 goals, 32 points, in addition to a points percentage of .667. They have permitted 62 goals to be scored by of a combination of 51 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Devils have earned 61 goals at even strength and 23 goals (1st in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 73 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 31.51%. New Jersey has attempted 731 shots (2nd in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.49%, while allowing the other team 648 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 83.58% on their oppositions 67 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.4%.

Across the rink you will find Jake Allen defending the goal. Allen has accumulated a career record of 200-170-43 and has played in 437 games. Allen's quality start percentage is 52.8% and he has 219 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has tallied 11,126 saves out of the 12,258 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .908. Opponents are averaging 2.80 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,132 goals in total. He has started in 415 contests and has played 24,214 minutes.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take New Jersey (+162) and under 6 goals

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