Capitals vs. Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Capitals vs. Devils in the NHL on Thursday, November 12, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, game total, and player props.
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last updated:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Capitals
    45.9%
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  • Devils
    54.1%
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Player Props
Capitals
Probability
  • Alex Tuch
    31.7%
  • Jordan Kyrou
    23.4%
  • Aliaksei Protas
    23.0%
  • Jakob Chychrun
  • Alex Ovechkin
Devils
Probability
  • Jack Hughes
    37.3%
  • Nico Hischier
    29.4%
  • Arseny Gritsyuk
    24.8%
  • Timo Meier
  • Luke Evangelista

Capitals vs. Devils prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Thursday

  • Teams: Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
  • Puck drop: 7:00PM ET
  • Venue: Prudential Center

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Capitals (+1.5, -194), Devils (-1.5, +182)
  • Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals (+115/-117)
  • Moneyline: Capitals +141, Devils -144

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Capitals: 45.9%
  • Devils: 54.1%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.

Capitals vs. Devils player props & projections

Our highest anytime goalscorer probabilities for this game are:

  • Alex Tuch, Capitals: 31.4%
  • Jordan Kyrou, Capitals: 23.5%
  • Jack Hughes, Devils: 36.1%
  • Nico Hischier, Devils: 28.3%

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Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Capitals a win probability of 45.9%, while the Devils have a win probability of 54.1%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Devils are more likely to beat the Capitals in the NHL game at Prudential Center on Thursday.

That is the straight-up read. Whether either side is worth backing depends on the price, which is what our betting model rates.

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