Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Capitals vs. Golden Knights NHL Odds
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(43-23-10) Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights (41-31-5)
Date: Wednesday, April 20
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Vegas
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Capitals +110 Golden Knights -130 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Washington +1.5 -210 / Golden Knights -1.5 +175
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6
The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at T-Mobile Arena. When these two teams faced off on January 24th it was Vegas that won 1-0.
Washington Capitals
Washington comes into this game with a 43-23-10 record overall and away from home they have gone 24-8-5. The Capitals have won two games in a row and in the last game against Colorado the defense was good giving up only two goals and that led to the victory.
Washington is averaging 3.40 goals per game while giving up 2.93 goals per game. The focal point of this is the offense, and it’s going to need to be key in this game. The offense is ranked eighth best in the league.
Alex Ovechkin is once again the best player on this team scoring 48 goals and adding 39 assists. There are four different players that have had at least 52 points so far this season.
Vegas Golden Knights
On the other side of this matchup is the Vegas Golden Knights who sit with a 41-31-5 record overall and at home this season they have gone 21-15-3. The Golden Knights have lost two games in a row and in the last game against the New Jersey Devils they lost 3-2.
Vegas is averaging 3.14 goals per game while giving up 2.96 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th best in the league while the defense is ranked 16th and the defense is going to need to be better in this game.
Jonathan Marchessault has been the top player this season for Vegas scoring 29 goals and adding 35 assists.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Capitals are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
- Capitals are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
- Golden Knights are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
- Golden Knights are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Capitals last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Capitals last 5 vs. Pacific.
Free Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL Prediction
Vegas is sputtering and they aren’t going to magically turn it around in this game. Look for Washington’s defense to slow down Vegas and their offense and that is going to be the difference as Washington gets the job done. Back the Capitals on the money line.
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