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Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2024-11-30 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 5 - 6 Washington Capitals
🚨 Upset Loss (59% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NJD: 58.9%
WSH: 41.1%
Expected Goals
NJD: 3.60
WSH: 3.19
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • NJD at home vs WSH: 1-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-02NJD 7 - 3 WSHNJDNJD
2026-03-20WSH 2 - 1 NJDWSHNJD
2025-12-27NJD 3 - 4 WSHWSHNJD
2025-11-15WSH 2 - 3 NJDNJDWSH
2024-11-30NJD 5 - 6 WSHWSHNJD

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NJD1100.51
1WSH2111.92
2NJD1410.99
2WSH2011.12
3NJD1521.67
3WSH900.56
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 58.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 5 - 6 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.6 - 3.2