New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals Public Betting Percentages, October 17, 2026

Devils at Capitals: the Washington Capitals draw 70% of moneyline bets and 86% of the money, a 16-point gap.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline New Jersey Devils 30% 14% +105
Washington Capitals 70% 86% -125

What the data says

On New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals, the Washington Capitals draw 70% of the moneyline bets and 86% of the money. The money runs 16 points ahead of the tickets, so the larger bets lean the same way as the crowd.

A gap of 16 points is close to the typical NHL game, which closes about 11 points apart. It's worth a glance, not a conclusion.

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Frequently asked questions

Should you bet with the money in the NHL?

Not on the split alone. Across the last two NHL seasons, backing the side with more money than tickets and fading heavily bet public sides both lost at closing prices, about the size of the bookmaker's margin. Splits are context for your own read, not a pick.

What is the difference between bet percentage and money percentage?

Bet percentage counts tickets: every wager counts once. Money percentage counts dollars, so one $1,000 bet outweighs a hundred $10 ones. Reading the two together shows whether the bigger bettors agree with the crowd.

What are the public betting percentages for New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals?

At the latest snapshot, the Washington Capitals have 70% of the moneyline bets and 86% of the money. The table above has both teams on the moneyline, puck line and total.

When do these NHL betting splits update?

Through the day on game days, from publicly reported sportsbook handle on a sub-hourly cadence, until puck drop. The page shows the latest snapshot each time it loads.

Where is the money going in New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals?

The Washington Capitals have 86% of the moneyline dollars against 70% of the tickets, a 16-point difference. A gap that size means the larger bets are not landing in the same proportions as the ticket count.

What does it mean when bets and money split?

Every ticket counts once in the bet percentage, but in the money percentage a $1,000 bet counts a hundred times more than a $10 one. When the two disagree, the bigger bets are landing somewhere other than the crowd. In the NHL that is common: last season the typical closing moneyline gap was about 11 points, and one game in four cleared 22. On its own, following the money has not beaten NHL prices. See our methodology →

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Last updated: October 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM UTC

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