The Eastern Conference's second-ranked squad, the New Jersey Devils (13-7-2), visit the third-ranked team from the conference, the Washington Capitals (13-5-1), on Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Saturday's hockey game.

During the past 10 outings for the Capitals (6-3-1), their offense has totaled 42 goals while their defense has allowed 23 goals. They have registered 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (24.0%).

Devils vs. Capitals Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Devils 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+117)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils (13-7-2 overall) have a 1-2-3 record in contests that have required overtime.
New Jersey is 1-1-2 (four points) in its four games decided by one goal.
New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Devils have scored three or more goals in 17 games (13-2-2, 28 points).
In the eight games when New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 11 points after finishing 5-2-1.
When it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 9-4-1 (19 points).
The Devils' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Devils finished 4-3-1 in those contests (nine points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have a 13-5-1 record this season and are 1-1-2 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
In the five games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up seven points.
This season the Capitals scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
Washington failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Capitals have scored more than two goals 15 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (13-1-1).
This season, Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-2-0 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 8-3-0 (16 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.

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