Capitals vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - March 20

The Washington Capitals (34-27-8) host the New Jersey Devils (35-31-2, winners of three straight) at Capital One Arena. The matchup on Friday, March 20 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Friday's hockey game.

Over the last 10 contests for the Devils (7-3-0), their offense has totaled 38 goals while their defense has allowed 29 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored 10 goals (34.5%).

Capitals vs. Devils Predictions for Friday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-131)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have a 34-27-8 record overall, with a 5-8-13 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• In the 19 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-8-2 record (good for 20 points).
• In the nine games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they've finished 1-8-0 (two points).
• Washington has taken 11 points from the 17 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-9-5 record).
• The Capitals are 30-8-3 in the 41 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 63 points).
• In the 22 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 12-9-1 to register 25 points.
• In the 34 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 19-12-3 (41 points).
• The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Capitals went 13-12-4 in those matchups (30 points).

Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils (35-31-2 overall) have posted a record of 12-2-14 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• New Jersey has earned 32 points (15-7-2) in its 24 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Devils scored just one goal in 15 games and have gone 2-13-0 (four points).
• New Jersey has nine points (4-2-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Devils have scored three or more goals in 39 games, earning 59 points from those contests.
• This season, New Jersey has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 11-6-2 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, New Jersey has posted a record of 18-21-2 (38 points).
• The Devils have been outshot by opponents 23 times this season, and earned 30 points in those games.

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Capitals vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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