The New Jersey Devils (35-31-2) will try to prolong a three-game win streak when they take on the Washington Capitals (34-27-8) on the road on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Friday's game.

The Devils have a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 contests. They have scored 38 total goals (10 power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 34.5%) while giving up 29 goals to their opponents.

Capitals vs. Devils Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Capitals 4, Devils 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-132)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals (34-27-8 overall) have a 5-8-13 record in matchups that have required overtime.
In the 19 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-8-2 record (good for 20 points).
In the nine games this season the Capitals registered just one goal, they've finished 1-8-0 (two points).
Washington has finished 3-9-5 in the 17 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 11 points).
The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 41 games (30-8-3, 63 points).
In the 22 games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 12-9-1 record (25 points).
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 19-12-3 (41 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 13-12-4 to record 30 points.

Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils (35-31-2 overall) have posted a record of 12-2-14 in games that have needed OT this season.
In the 24 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 32 points.
In 15 games this season when the Devils finished a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (2-13-0).
When New Jersey has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-2-1 record).
The Devils have earned 59 points in their 39 games with more than two goals scored.
New Jersey has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games this season and has recorded 24 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, New Jersey has posted a record of 18-21-2 (38 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 15-8-0 to record 30 points.

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