NHL • Sun, Nov 15, 00:00
The New Jersey Devils visit the Washington Capitals in a matchup the simulation barely favours the home side. Jack Hughes projects to a 66% chance of recording at least one point for the Devils, while Jesper Bratt reaches that mark in 61% of simulations. For Washington to extend its home advantage, the Devils' elite point producers would need to misfire.
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AccuScore's simulation makes Washington Capitals 52% to beat New Jersey Devils (48%).
Projection updated
AccuScore's simulation makes Washington Capitals the more likely winner at 52%. The projection updates as team news and prices move.
AccuScore's simulation gives Washington Capitals a 52% chance of beating New Jersey Devils, against 48% for New Jersey Devils. Washington Capitals are at home and favoured on these numbers.
New Jersey Devils (13-6 so far) project to finish 46.1–30.9 and make the playoffs in 67% of AccuScore's simulated seasons.
Washington Capitals (10-6 so far) project to finish 46.2–30.7 and make the playoffs in 69% of AccuScore's simulated seasons.
| Team | Projected record | Division title | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | 46.1–30.9 | 8% | 67% |
| Washington Capitals | 46.2–30.7 | 9% | 69% |
From AccuScore's daily simulation of the rest of the season. Every NHL team's projection →
How New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals come into this game: their latest results, every meeting on record and how each has fared against the betting market.
New Jersey Devils have won 4 of their last 5 (W-L-W-W-W, most recent first).
Washington Capitals have won 2 of their last 5 (L-W-W-L-L, most recent first).
The teams have met 60 times since 2011: New Jersey Devils 20, Washington Capitals 40. The last meeting, on Nov 12, 2026, finished Washington Capitals 2, New Jersey Devils 5.
New Jersey Devils are 258-195 as favourite and 248-404 as underdog, and 251-318 on the road (44% of 569 games, 2011–2026).
Washington Capitals are 461-286 as favourite and 196-234 as underdog, and 358-245 at home (59% of 603 games, 2011–2026).
| Record | NJ | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| As favourite | 258-195 | 461-286 |
| As underdog | 248-404 | 196-234 |
| At home | 268-296 | 358-245 |
| On the road | 251-318 | 315-285 |
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 →