Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Capitals vs. Flyers NHL Odds
Looking for Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Capitals taking on the Flyers on Thursday August 6 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Capitals Flyers matchup.
NHL Handicapping Analysis
(41-28-8) Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers (41-28-7)
Date: Thursday, August 6
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Capitals -125 Flyers -115
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: OFF
NHL Betting Total: 6
- Click here to view… NHL ATS Stats & NHL Hockey Betting Insight for this game!
- *Click Here* Check out our Live Betting Odds for this game!
- *Click Here* Check out our Updated Sportsbook Bonuses for today!
With the NHL returning on August 1, the action is starting to pick up on gambling sites around the world. Lines are going up on who is going to win, in how many games, and so forth. BOVADA & You can check out BODOG if you’re in Canada. NHL Props, series prices, and game by game NHL lines are posted.
The Washington Capitals will take the ice against the Philadelphia Flyers in the East Qualifying Round on Thursday in Toronto, Ontario.
The Caps will be looking to bounce back from a 3-2 shootout loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday while the Flyers will be looking to make it two wins in a row since the restart, following a 4-1 win against the Boston Bruins last Sunday.
Washington Capitals
Braden Holtby will be the man in the net for Washington on Thursday. Holtby has a record of 25-14-6 for the season and carries a 3.11 GAA to go along with a .897 save percentage. The Caps have been good for an average of 3.42 goals per game on 32 shots. Of course, those were the numbers before the extended break.
Philadelphia Flyers
Brian Elliott will be beCapitals are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.tween the pipes for Philadelphia. Elliott skates into this one at 16-7-4 and has a 2.87 GAA and a .899 save percentage. Before the season was put on hold, the Flyers were averaging 31.4 shots a game, good for an average of 3.29 goals per contest.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Capitals are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Metropolitan.
- Capitals are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Capitals are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Flyers are 7-0 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Flyers are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
- Flyers are 9-1 in their last 10 games following a win.
Free Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers NHL Prediction:
I think defending the power play is going to be huge in this one on Thursday. On the season, both teams were right around 20 percent on the power play and both at 82 percent on the penalty kill.
That being said, Washington has given up more shorthanded goals to the other team than the Flyers. If Philadelphia can light up the lantern once while skating a man down in this game, it will go a long way in getting them the win. They enter this one with a total of eight goals while skating a man down.
I’m not exactly sure if defending the power play will be an issue for the Capitals in this one, but either way, I like the Flyers getting the win. My money is on Philadelphia.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Philadelphia -115
**NOTE** – The 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers will begin Saturday, Aug. 1 in Florida and Toronto. The top four teams in both conferences will play a 3-game round robin for seeding in the First Round. The 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers will be best-of-5 series with the losing teams being entered into Phase 2 of the NHL Draft Lottery.
If you’re looking for more NHL picks like this Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers matchup we’ll be providing 4* free NHL predictions on the blog during the entire 2019 NHL season, and check out our Experts for guaranteed premium & free NHL Hockey picks!
Check out our Updated NHL Hockey Betting Odds.
Register here for a FREE NHL Hockey Betting Account Now for Daily Free Picks & More Special Offers!