New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Nov. 14, 2026
The New Jersey Devils will beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in our forecast, with New Jersey’s 10-2-0 run providing the strongest reason to favor the visitors. Confidence is low because Washington won the earlier home meeting and three outside models narrowly favor the Capitals. Neither supplied puck line nor the 6.5-goal total offers a compelling wager, making the official recommendation Pass.
New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals prediction and best bet
New Jersey gets the pick because its recent results offer the clearest team-level advantage. Washington’s official preview reports that the Devils have won 10 of their past 12 games, including a 5-2 victory over the Capitals in Newark on Nov. 12. That supports a narrow New Jersey forecast, although repeating the result on the road is a separate challenge.
The best betting decision is Pass. Washington’s earlier home victory and the outside models’ slight preference for the Capitals make this a fragile lean. Our Devils 3-2 projection favors a close game, but a projected score alone is insufficient reason to buy either puck line or the Under.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and venue: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Capital One Arena. This is a 2026-27 NHL matchup with New Jersey visiting Washington.
Time: The Devils’ official preview gives a 7:08 p.m. ET puck drop. Washington’s official preview lists a 7:00 p.m. start.
Records: New Jersey Devils 14-6; Washington Capitals 10-7.
Goaltender projections: Puckwired projects Connor Hellebuyck for New Jersey and Logan Thompson for Washington. Those are the analyst’s projected starters, with confirmation still pending in its report.