Devils vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks - Dec. 27

The New Jersey Devils (20-16-1) host the Washington Capitals (19-13-5), who have dropped three straight, on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we project to pick up the victory in Saturday's game.

The Capitals have gone 3-4-3 over the last 10 contests, totaling 26 total goals (three power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.5%). They have allowed 29 goals to their opponents.

Devils vs. Capitals Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Capitals 4, Devils 3.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+101)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils have a 20-16-1 record overall, with a 7-1-8 record in matchups that have required overtime.
In the 12 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-1 record (good for 17 points).
Looking at the eight times this season the Devils finished a game with only one goal, they have a 2-6-0 record, good for four points.
New Jersey has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (2-1-1 record, five points).
The Devils have scored at least three goals 22 times, and are 16-6-0 in those games (to register 32 points).
In the 11 games when New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 7-3-1.
In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 8-13-1 (17 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 10-3-0 (20 points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have posted a record of 1-5-6 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 19-13-5.
In the eight games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
This season the Capitals scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
When Washington has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-2-3 record).
The Capitals have earned 34 points in their 23 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 18 points with a record of 9-3-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 10-7-2 (22 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Capitals went 8-4-2 in those contests (18 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank	Devils AVG		Capitals AVG	Capitals Rank
27th	2.7	Goals Scored	3.16	11th
13th	2.97	Goals Allowed	2.68	6th
10th	29.1	Shots	29.2	9th
19th	28.4	Shots Allowed	27.4	13th
11th	20.65%	Power Play %	15.24%	28th
27th	75.76%	Penalty Kill %	76.72%	24th

Devils vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel

When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey