New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals Free Pick, Prediction, Odds 12/29/2016

On Thursday in hockey action, it's the New Jersey Devils versus the Washington Capitals. In their latest game, the New Jersey Devils lost 2-5 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. PA Parenteau scored in the first period. Adam Henrique scored in the first period. Adam Henrique is in the top five in points for his team this year. Travis Zajac picked up an assist in the first period. The Washington Capitals have not played since Tuesday.

Braden Holtby should be in goal for the Washington Capitals. He is 15-8-3 on the year with a 2.06 GAA. He was poor in his most recent game, posting a 0.871 save percentage. Holtby has been fantastic over his last 3 games, posting a 0.939 save percentage.

Keith Kinkaid will try to be a brick wall in net for the New Jersey Devils. Keith Kinkaid has been fantastic during the season with a 3-3-2 record and 0.922 save percentage. His team gave him a heavy workload in his last game, allowing 2 goals on 30 shots.

The Washington Capitals have been skillful at home, posting a 12-5-0 record. The New Jersey Devils have gone 4-12-5 on the road. The Washington Capitals have gone 4-8 when playing Eastern-Metropolitan opponents this season. The New Jersey Devils have gone 3-5 when playing Eastern-Metropolitan opponents this season. The Washington Capitals have gone 14-4 when playing a team with a losing record. The Washington Capitals have been shoddy when playing against a team with a record above .500, posting 5 wins and 9 losses.

Goals should be at a premium in this tilt. We'll give the under the nod in this game.

Game Time: 7:05 PM ET