Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Capitals vs Penguins NHL Odds
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(41-21-7) Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (37-23-9)
Date: Tuesday, March 12th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Penguins -135 | Caps +115
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: OFF
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
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The Capitals seem to be surging at the right time of year as they’ve won 7 straight and have climbed into 1st place in the Metropolitan. Washington has gone 9-1 over their last 10 but have a tough outing Thursday at PPG Paints Arena.
The Penguins are 20-12-2 at home on the year and have won 4 of 5 overall. The Penguins have gone 2-1 vs. Washington this season but the Caps are on a roll right now.
Washington Capitals
Although it looked like Washington was suffering from a Stanley Cup hangover at times this season, the team has looked like they’re ready for a repeat run lately. Washington has rattled off 7 straight wins although the quality of opponent hasn’t been the greatest over that span.
The Caps run of wins includes victories over Ottawa, the Rangers twice, and New Jersey. Tuesday’s contest in Pittsburgh is the 1st time Washington hasn’t been favored since February 21st.
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The Capitals defense has been especially solid as of late, allowing 2 goals or less in 4 of the last 5. The Penguins top 5 scoring offense does pose a threat however.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins are 2 points above the wild card spot, sitting in 3rd in the Metropolitan. Pittsburgh has been playing some solid defense of their own over that span, also allowing 2 goals or less in 4 of the last 5. The last two contests between these two teams have been very low scoring as they’ve split 2-1 wins.
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Matt Murray is expected in net on Tuesday. He’s 6-1-2 in his last 8 starts and has allowed 2 goals or less in 4 of the last 5.
NHL Betting Trends:
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- Capitals are 7-0 their last 7
- Capitals are 4-0 their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record
- Penguins are 4-1 their last 5 overall
- Under is 10-4 the last 14 meetings
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Under
It could be shaping up to be another low scoring affair in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Besides Murray being solid as of late, Washington goaltender Braden Holtby has allowed just 8 goals in his last 5 starts.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Penguins 2 – Capitals 1
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