NHL • Fri, Nov 13, 00:00
The New Jersey Devils host the Washington Capitals in a matchup the simulation leans toward the home side slightly. Jack Hughes of the Devils projects to point in this game 68% of the time and should average 3.7 shots, while Dylan Strome of the Capitals carries a 53% chance to register at least one point. The game hinges on whether New Jersey can convert its offensive chances; across eight statistically similar contests, the favoured side won six.
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Washington Capitals (9-6 so far) project to finish 45.4–31.4 and make the playoffs in 63% of AccuScore's simulated seasons.
New Jersey Devils (13-5 so far) project to finish 46.8–30.1 and make the playoffs in 72% of AccuScore's simulated seasons.
| Team | Projected record | Division title | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 45.4–31.4 | 7% | 63% |
| New Jersey Devils | 46.8–30.1 | 10% | 72% |
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AccuScore's simulation makes New Jersey Devils 52% to beat Washington Capitals (48%).
Projection updated
AccuScore's simulation makes New Jersey Devils the more likely winner at 52%. The projection updates as team news and prices move.
AccuScore's simulation gives New Jersey Devils a 52% chance of beating Washington Capitals, against 48% for Washington Capitals. New Jersey Devils are at home and favoured on these numbers.
How Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils come into this game: their latest results, every meeting on record and how each has fared against the betting market.
Washington Capitals have won 3 of their last 5 (W-W-L-L-W, most recent first).
New Jersey Devils have won 4 of their last 5 (L-W-W-W-W, most recent first).
The teams have met 59 times since 2011: Washington Capitals 40, New Jersey Devils 19. The last meeting, on Oct 17, 2026, finished New Jersey Devils 2, Washington Capitals 4.
Washington Capitals are 460-286 as favourite and 197-233 as underdog, and 315-284 on the road (53% of 599 games, 2011–2026).
New Jersey Devils are 257-195 as favourite and 248-404 as underdog, and 267-296 at home (47% of 563 games, 2011–2026).
| Record | WAS | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| As favourite | 460-286 | 257-195 |
| As underdog | 197-233 | 248-404 |
| At home | 358-245 | 267-296 |
| On the road | 315-284 | 251-318 |
Straight-up records from AccuScore's game archive. Favourite and underdog are the market's, decided by the moneyline. How the NHL odds have moved →