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Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Prudential Center
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Our model makes this the Devils as a modest favorite: the Devils win 60% of the time against the Capitals. The Devils also have home ice, which the model counts. Whether that makes a good bet depends on the price, and that comparison is what members get.
Recent form
The Capitals are 5-5 over their last 10. Most recently they lost to the Stars 5-6 on Nov 3. In that stretch they scored 3.5 goals a game and allowed 3.9. They’ll have had 8 days off.
The Devils are 8-2 over their last 10 and have won 3 straight. Most recently they beat the Blues 5-4 on Nov 5. In that stretch they scored 4.1 goals a game and allowed 2.5. They’ll have had 6 days off.
Head-to-head
The Capitals won the last meeting 4-2 on Oct 17. The Capitals have won 4 of the last 6. Those games averaged 7.0 total goals.
Betting trends
The Capitals are 2-8 against the puck line in their last 10, and the over hit in 7 of 10. Straight up they’re 2-6 as favorites and 0-2 as underdogs.
The Devils are 5-5 against the puck line in their last 10, and the over hit in 7 of 10. Straight up they’re 3-3 as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs.
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Injury report
Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais DInjured Reserveabdomen (surgery) · expected back Dec 5 · updated Oct 23
- Rasmus Sandin DInjured Reserveright knee (surgery) · expected back Dec 26 · updated Oct 12
- Patrick Thomas CInjured Reserveupper body · expected back Nov 14 · updated Sep 29
Devils
- Seamus Casey DInjured Reserveknee · expected back Nov 21 · updated Oct 2
From the league injury report, checked every 15 minutes.
Recent form
CapitalsLast 10: 5-5LLWWW
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs DAL | L 5-6 | −1.5 missed |
| Nov 1 | vs MIN | L 1-5 | +1.5 missed |
| Oct 29 | @ NSH | W 4-3 | −1.5 missed |
| Oct 28 | vs PHI | W 5-2 | −1.5 covered |
| Oct 24 | vs BUF | W 4-3 | −1.5 missed |
DevilsLast 10: 8-2WWWLW
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | vs STL | W 5-4 | −1.5 missed |
| Nov 3 | vs EDM | W 4-3 | −1.5 missed |
| Oct 30 | @ VGK | W 5-2 | +1.5 covered |
| Oct 28 | @ COL | L 2-5 | +1.5 missed |
| Oct 27 | @ DAL | W 5-1 | +1.5 covered |
Head-to-head
Capitals lead 4-2 in the last 6 meetings.
| Date | Where | Score | Devils line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | at Capitals | Devils 2 – 4 Capitals | +1.5 missed |
| Apr 2, 2026 | at Devils | Devils 7 – 3 Capitals | — |
| Mar 20, 2026 | at Capitals | Devils 1 – 2 Capitals | — |
| Dec 27, 2025 | at Devils | Devils 3 – 4 Capitals | — |
| Nov 15, 2025 | at Capitals | Devils 3 – 2 Capitals | — |
| Nov 30, 2024 | at Devils | Devils 5 – 6 Capitals | — |
Betting trends
Last 10 games · puck line and total are the closing lines.
| Capitals | Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 5-5 | 8-2 |
| Against the puck line | 2-8 | 5-5 |
| Puck line at home / on the road | 0-2 | 3-3 |
| As the favorite | 2-6 | 3-3 |
| As the underdog | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| Over / under | 7 over · 3 under | 7 over · 3 under |
| Avg. margin vs puck line | −1.3 | +1.3 |
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