New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/3/2024]

The Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils will lock horns in the NHL at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Wednesday's Devils vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Devils vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Devils and Capitals 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Devils a 57% chance of defeating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

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Devils vs. Capitals Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Devils	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+140)	+1.5 (-165)
Moneyline	-170	+150
Total	o6.5 (-112)	u6.5 (-105)

• The Capitals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Devils, with -165 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Devils (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at +140.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +150. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.
• On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -170, where you can risk $170 to win $100 for a total payout of $270 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -112, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Devils vs. Capitals Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-165
Moneyline	Capitals	+150
Total	Under 6.5	-105

While the Devils are more likely to win the game, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the 3.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Devils vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Devils vs. Capitals?

According to our model, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Devils vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Hughes a 9.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Devils star is a 46.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	9.9%
Tyler Toffoli	6.9%
Nico Hischier	6.7%
Dawson Mercer	6.4%
Jesper Bratt	6.1%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	6.4%
Tom Wilson	4.8%
Nic Dowd	4.2%
Anthony Mantha	4.0%
Dylan Strome	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	46.7%
Tyler Toffoli	33.6%
Jesper Bratt	33.3%
Nico Hischier	32.4%
Dawson Mercer	31.9%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	33.5%
Tom Wilson	26.6%
Dylan Strome	25.4%
Anthony Mantha	23.4%
Nic Dowd	20.9%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Devils vs. Capitals on Wednesday January 3, 2024.

Devils vs. Capitals Game Information

Wednesday's action between the Capitals and Devils at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Wednesday January 3, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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