Devils vs. Capitals Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 27

When the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals come together at Prudential Center on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. ET, Jesper Bratt and Tom Wilson will be two of the top players to keep tabs on. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Devils-Capitals game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Devils vs. Capitals Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Devils vs. Capitals Prediction

ATS Pick: Capitals (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: -Capitals 4 - Devils 3

Devils vs. Capitals Betting Insights

• New Jersey's games this season have finished above this matchup's total of 5.5 goals 16 times.
• Washington's games this season have had over 5.5 goals 20 of 37 times.
• These teams score 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game's total.
• These two teams allow 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than the total for this game.
• The Capitals are eighth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 26th-ranked Devils.
• This match features the league's fifth-ranked (Capitals) and 14th-ranked (Devils) teams in terms of defense.

Devils Stats

• The Devils' 100 total goals (2.7 per game) rank 26th in the league.
• New Jersey ranks 14th in goals against, giving up 110 total goals (3.0 per game) in NHL action.
• Their -10 goal differential ranks 24th in the league.
• The 19 power-play goals New Jersey has recorded this season rank 21st in the NHL (on 92 chances).
• The Devils rank 11th in the league with a 20.65% power-play conversion rate.
• New Jersey has scored four shorthanded goals this season.

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Devils Player Props

Capitals Stats

• With 117 goals (3.2 per game), the Capitals have the league's eighth-best offense.
• Washington's total of 99 goals allowed (2.7 per game) is fifth-best in the league.
• Their +18 goal differential is fourth-best in the league.
• Washington has 16 power-play goals (on 105 chances), 29th in the NHL.
• The Capitals score on 15.24% of their power plays, No. 28 in the league.
• Washington has scored one shorthanded goal (24th in league).

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