

The Over is a strong play in this matchup at Prudential Center in Newark. The Capitals picked up a 3-2 win in overtime in Ottawa on Tuesday, while dealing out a little punishment along the way. They cashed the Under in that game, but it is a rarity, as the Over has hit in eight of the past 10 games, including the most recent meeting with Devils in the nation's capital on Oct. 17. Washington won 4-2 with a total of 5.5.
In that win by the Caps in D.C., they faced Jake Allen. They're fully expected to face Connor Hellebuyck in this one, although the prediction stays the same. The Under cashed in Hellebuyck's last start, a 4-0 win in Toronto on Sunday, but the Over is 4-1 in his five outings with New Jersey. The offense has been superb when he is in net, providing 23 total goals in five stars, and at least four goals each time.
Over 5.5 (-110) at time of publishing. Playable to 6 (-110).
