NHL Predictions: Does Washington End the Devils’ Run? 10/13/17
The Capitals have the advantage of going on the road tonight – Washington fans probably want nothing to do with sports for the next 24-48 hours after last night’s Nationals game. Tonight’s matchup is to see who grabs first place in the Atlantic as the 2nd place Capitals (2-1-1) visit the front running New Jersey Devils (3-0-0). Both teams should be fresh for the NHL Predictions Washington New Jersey 10/13/17, after an off night yesterday.
Odds
Despite the hot start to the year for New Jersey oddsmakers have made them home underdogs Friday night at +125. Washington has considerable value on the moneyline at -135 and 67% of bettors are backing them considering they went 3-1 against New Jersey last year. Still, this is a different New Jersey team this year, especially once #1 draft pick Nico Hischler gets going.
Capitals
Washington is in a bit of a rut after starting off the season with back-to-back wins against Ottawa and Montreal. They followed that with a shootout loss to Tampa Bay and then dropped a 2-3 decision to Pittsburgh at home. The Caps will be in action on both Friday and Saturday with tonight’s game against New Jersey and then a visit to the Flyers tomorrow. They know how important it is to get the W for the NHL Predictions Washington New Jersey 10/13/17 and will rely on their efficiency to do so (7th in goals scored, but 31st in SOG).
Devils
Is New Jersey taking a step? Well it’s hard not to show improvement after finishing as the worst team in the East last season. Besides the 18-year-old Hischler, who was the top pick in last year’s NHL draft, New Jersey also added Marcus Johannson in the offseason and he has tallied four points in his last two games. Tonight is an important test for the Devils’ #2 scoring offense and #4 scoring defense in a matchup with their bullying older brother – the two time defending Metropolitan champs.
NHL Predictions Washington New Jersey 10/13/17
There’s no doubt that the New Jersey start is impressive as they’ve handed both the Maple Leafs and the Avalanche their only losses of the season. Tonight’s divisional test against Washington will really show how far the Devils have come however. Washington has won the last six in New Jersey and has taken 10 of the last 11 meetings. You have to give the Devils their due – just not in this tilt.
Pick: Washington Capitals -135
