Capitals vs Devils Prediction and NHL Tips - 21 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 21, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Feb 19, 2024, 7:58PM
The Washington Capitals will face the New Jersey Devils in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Capitals vs Devils game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Capitals vs Devils
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Washington-New Jersey NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Devils a 57% chance of defeating the Capitals at Capital One Arena.
More: Capitals vs Devils Simulated 10K Times
Capitals vs Devils: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Capital One Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Capitals $2.52, Devils $1.63
- Line: Capitals +1.5 ($1.59), Devils -1.5 ($2.64)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.98, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Capitals at $2.52 and the Devils at $1.63.
The Capitals are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Devils, with odds of $1.59 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Devils (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.64.
The Over/Under for Capitals vs Devils sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Capitals vs Devils game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Capitals vs Devils: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.52 with Betfair (3.7% edge)
- Line: Capitals +1.5 at $1.59 with Betfair (65% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
While the Devils have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Capitals to win is our preferred option because of the 3.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Capitals vs Devils: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Washington vs New Jersey on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Capitals vs Devils: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs Devils? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, New Jersey's Tyler Toffoli is the most likely player to score the first goal in Capitals vs Devils.
Toffoli has a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Devils star has a 33.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- T.J. Oshie: 6.5% probability
- Dylan Strome: 5.6% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 4.8% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 4.5% probability
- Tom Wilson: 4.0% probability
Devils First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tyler Toffoli: 6.9% probability
- Jack Hughes: 6.9% probability
- Nico Hischier: 5.8% probability
- Jesper Bratt: 5.4% probability
- Timo Meier: 4.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- T.J. Oshie: 34.4% probability
- Dylan Strome: 28.8% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 25.4% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 24.3% probability
- Tom Wilson: 22.4% probability
Devils Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jack Hughes: 35.4% probability
- Tyler Toffoli: 33.8% probability
- Nico Hischier: 31.1% probability
- Jesper Bratt: 29.0% probability
- Timo Meier: 26.5% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Washington vs New Jersey match-up at Capital One Arena.
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Capitals vs Devils: Preview
The match-up between the Capitals and Devils at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Wednesday 21 February 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Washington vs New Jersey predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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