The Washington Capitals (13-2-3) entertain the Arizona Coyotes (9-6-2) at Capital One Arena Monday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Coyotes-Capitals odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Coyotes at Capitals: Projected starting goalies
Antti Raanta vs. Ilya Samsonov
Raanta is projected to start on the front end of a back-to-back. He has posted a 2-1-2 record so far with a 3.12 goals against average and .912 save percentage. He has allowed four goals in consecutive starts but faced 79 shots as well.
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Coyotes at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Capitals 4, Coyotes 2
Moneyline (ML)
The Capitals (-182) are not as heavily favored as one may expect on a Monday night at home against a team traveling almost cross-country. Arizona is also struggling of late. This number is still too low for comfort so AVOID.
A $10.00 bet with Washington results in a $5.49 profit with a Capitals’ win Monday night.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CAPITALS (-1.5, +150) carries much better value and this team covers well against the spread. Washington has done so in 13 of its 18 contests this season which leads the entire NHL. Take the risk with a $10 bet returning a profit of $15.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 5.5 (-143) causes some risk but is worth a small bet. Washington is also a league-best 13-4-1 when it comes to the Over.
With this number at 5.5, the Over is the play and Washington has connected on the Over in 11 of its previous 12 games.
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