Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Capitals vs. Panthers NHL Odds
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(44-25-12) Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers (58-17-6)
Date: Tuesday, May 3rd
Time: 7:37 PM ET
Venue: BB&T Center
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Capitals +185 Panthers -230(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Washington +1.5 -130/ Panthers -1.5 +110
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at the BB&T Center. When these two teams faced off in November of 2021 it was the Panthers that won 5-4.
Washington Capitals
Washington comes into this game with 44-25-12 record overall which gives them 100 points. Washington currently sits in 4th place in the division but this is still a team that is talented and has playoff experience.
The Capitals has scored 273 goals total while they have given up 242 goals. The offense is rankd 10th best in the league while their defense is ranked 13th. In this game the offense is going to need to be good.
Alex Ovechkin is expected to play and that is good news because he is the top player on this team. He has scored 50 goals and added 40 assists. There are three different players that have had at least 70 points.
Florida Panthers
On the other side of this matchup is the Florida Panthers who sit with a 58-17-6 record overall which gives them 122 points. They sit in 1st place in the Atlantic division. In the last game against Montreal Canadiens, the defense gave up 10 points.
Florida has scored 338 goals total while they have given up 236 goals total. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while their defense is ranked 11th. At times the defense has been a big issue.
Jonathan Huberdeau has been the top player this season for Florida scoring 30 goals and adding 85 assists for 115 points. There are three different players that have scored at least 82 points.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Panthers are 7-0 in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Panthers are 10-1 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Panthers are 6-1 in their last 7 Tuesday games.
- Capitals are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Capitals are 0-4 in their last 4 playoff games as an underdog.
- Capitals are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Free Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers NHL Prediction
The Panthers are an elite offensive team, and they are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Look for Florida to score five or six goals and they are going to get the job done with ease. Back Florida on the puck line.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Florida -1.5
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