Three recent call-ups scored for New Jersey in Thursday’s win over Washington. If you’re backing the Devils in the rematch, Jesper Bratt’s assist prop is a way to weigh how much of the scoring you expect his line with Jack Hughes to create.
Alex Tuch’s points under is the other angle to consider. He’s been more likely to go scoreless when Washington loses, so compare the two based on whether your Devils pick leans more on the Hughes line or on keeping Tuch’s line quiet.
| Player & prop | Odds | With this result | All games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt Over 0.5 assists |
+100 | 85.7% 12 of 14 Devils wins |
65.0% 13 of 20 Devils games |
| Alex Tuch Under 0.5 points |
−140 | 100.0% 7 of 7 Capitals losses |
52.9% 9 of 17 Capitals games |
Jesper Bratt to record an assist
Bratt had two assists in the 4–0 win in Toronto and played just over four minutes on the power play against Washington. Skating with Hughes gives Bratt a chance to set up a finish at even strength, with another route if the Capitals give New Jersey time on the power play.
On Thursday, three of New Jersey’s goals came from recent call-ups, and Bratt’s only assist was the secondary on Hughes’ empty-net goal. He’s had an assist in 12 of New Jersey’s 14 wins this season, up from 21 of 42 wins last regular season. At even money, I’d give this year’s split more weight if I expected the Hughes line to drive the scoring.
Alex Tuch under 0.5 points
Thursday’s box score shows Tuch played 18:07 and went without a point. He missed the net four times and had one attempt blocked. The under fits a Devils win in which New Jersey gets in the way of his chances and makes it hard for him to find Dylan Strome in scoring areas.
Tuch picked up a point in eight of Washington’s ten wins, and he leads the team with 11 goals. His assist on Strome’s goal in the October meeting shows what can beat the under even if New Jersey wins the rematch.
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Which prop fits a Devils win?
I’d start with Bratt if you expect Hughes and his linemates to do most of the scoring. Tuch’s under fits if your strongest read is that the Devils can keep his line quiet at five-on-five.
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