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(10-11-4) Washington Capitals vs. Calgary Flames (10-10-3)
Date: Saturday, December 3rd
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Capitals +130 Flames -167 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Capitals +1.5 -188 Flames -1.5 +138
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.0
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The Capitals fly north to Canada, to face off against another team falling short of expectations, much like themselves.
However, Washington’s played extremely well against Calgary in the past, as The Flames have only beaten them once out of their last seven matchups.
Washington Capitals
After dropping an overtime game to the surprisingly dominant Kraken, The Capitals will come out full force to try to extinguish the blaze of The Flames.
Important to add, despite Washington’s dominance against Calgary, they’ve dropped 7 out of their last 8 road games.
On the offensive side of things, Washington’ getting off a terrible 29.8 shots(25th) per game, unsurprisingly resulting in just 2.8 goals(27th) on average.
Additionally, they’re ranked just 21st on the powerplay, as they’re scoring on just 20.5% of their chances.
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Defensively speaking, The Capitals are ranked 13th for both goals against, and shots against per game; by permitting 30.8 shots per game, and 3.0 goals on average.
While speaking of the powerplay, they’re currently posting a 79.7 PK%, earning them a ranking of 12th.
Goaltending wise, Darcy Kuemper (8-9-2) is posting an amazing 2.53 GAA and 0.9155 SV% and is expected in net in Calgary.
Calgary Flames
The last time Calgary took on Washington was just last week, where they lost and got shut out by a 3-0 score count. Although it was a home game for The Capitals, and now they can try to return the favor on home ice.
Please note, most of Calgary’s problems this year have come on the road, as they’re posting a decent 7-5-1 record at home so far.
Offensively speaking, The Flames are averaging an impressive 34.8 shots per outing, although they’re only resulting in 2.9 goals per matchup. Ranking wise, these stats are placed 4th and 22nd, in the NHL.
Another negative ranking is their lackluster powerplay, as their scoring on just 18.9% of opportunities and ranked 24th.
On the defensive side of things, Calgary’s allowing 3.1 goals, on a supremely low, 28.3 shots per tilt; therefore ranking 15th for the former, and 4th for the latter.
Ranking 13th is their decent penalty killing, as they’re shutting down opposing teams on 79.5% of the time. (13th)
Starting goalie, Jacob Markstrom is poised to defend the throne for the home squad on Saturday night. While in net, he’s posting a record of 8-6-2, with a 2.97 GAA and 0.889 SV% to boot.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Washington is 1-7 SU in their last 8 road games.
- The total has gone UNDER in Washington’s last 6 games.
- Calgary is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Metropolitan Division.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary’s last 5 games.
- Washington is 6-1 SU in these teams last 7 matchups.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of the last 7 games these teams have played.
Free Washington Capitals vs. Calgary Flames NHL Prediction
In what appears to be a toss-up game, as Washington plays well against Calgary but terrible on the road. While Calgary plays well at home but is 1-6 against Eastern Conference teams this year.
Additionally, The Flames are also just 1-6 against Washington, in their last 7 games played.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Capitals Moneyline (+130)
All things considered; we’re siding with the road team to continue their success against Calgary.
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