The Devils will play the Capitals on Friday, March 20th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now in the back half of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Face off for the matchup between the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals happens on Friday, March 20th, 2026. Review each team's performance trends and insights below. Finally, recall that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Stacking up as many wins as possible is key to securing an optimal NHL playoffs berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Jersey Devils now have a 89.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals starting this game with a 91.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away New Jersey Devils - The New Jersey Devils have a 17-16-0 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins. However, the New Jersey Devils now rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The puck drops for the Washington Capitals with a 21-11-4 record as a home team. That result ranks them 4th in the league for home team wins. But, they now sit at 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - Heading into the second half of the 2025-26 NHL season, the New Jersey Devils rank 22nd (186) for goals scored. The Washington Capitals currently rank 13th (216) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals have better defensive players and goalies. The New Jersey Devils rank 17th (207) in the league for goals allowed. As for the Washington Capitals, they've allowed 204 goals this season, resulting in a 20th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A tie following 3 periods of regulation time and overtime mean a shootout will be held to determine the winner. The New Jersey Devils have a 4-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 1-6 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New Jersey Devils have a 35-31-2 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 34-27-8 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! The New Jersey Devils...and the Washington Capitals clash in a battle of the ice wizards...with playoff seedings on the line.
With the season winding down, every point counts...for the Devils, who hold a slight edge in the standings. The Devils have a win percentage of 0.515...while the Capitals are close behind at 0.493.
The Devils have tallied 72 points, while the Capitals...have accumulated 76 points so far this season. It's sure to be a thrilling game as both teams fight...for a higher seed in the playoffs.
Have a look at each team's standings below...as we've calculated the best betting lines for this matchup. Place a bet on this hockey game at BetRivers or BetMGM...and learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com.
So grab your wands and get ready for a magical...showdown between these two fierce competitors on the ice!
Best Devils at Capitals Odds
| Underdog New Jersey Devils | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Underdog New Jersey Devils | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Jersey Devils are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +185 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New Jersey Devils are +1.5 -225 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Devils
Capitals
3/20/26 7:08pm EDT | +110-130 |
- New Jersey Devils bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for New Jersey Devils is 47.62%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 56.52%.
New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Devils
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
3/20/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Devils
Total Goals
NJD at WSH 3/20/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
NJD at WSH 3/20/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1353 u -102Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
NJD at WSH 3/20/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jack Hughes
To Score 3 Goals
NJD at WSH 3/20/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 73 | 36 | 28 | 9 | 0.493 | 81 | 35 | 227 | 215 | +12.0 | 22-11-5 | 14-17-4 | 1-6 | 5-3-2 | W1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 72 | 37 | 33 | 2 | 0.514 | 76 | 33 | 199 | 220 | -21.0 | 18-15-2 | 19-18-0 | 4-0 | 6-4-0 | L1 |
New Jersey Devils & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Devils | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +100000 Bet |
New Jersey Devils & Washington Capitals Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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