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Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (47-15-8) pay a visit to the Winnipeg Jets (48-19-4) for a battle between first-place clubs Tuesday. The opening face-off at Canada Life Centre will be at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Capitals vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Winnipeg leads 1-0

Surging Washington has won 4 in a row and 9 of its last 10. The Capitals last played Saturday, netting a 6-3 home win over the Florida Panthers in a showdown between Eastern Conference first-place clubs. The first-in-the-Metropolitan Division Caps scored all 6 of their goals in the game’s first 35 minutes.

Jersey No. 8 for the Caps enters this game with 888 career goals; W Alex Ovechkin needs 7 more goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the all-time NHL scoring record.

The Jets are playing their second straight game at home as part of what will be a 4-game home stand. On Sunday, the Central Division’s first-place club fell to the Buffalo Sabres 5-3. A Winnipeg squad that allowed just 1.73 goals per game from Feb. 24-March 16 has coughed up 14 goals in going 1-2-0 over its last 3 games.

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Capitals at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Capitals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Jets -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-220) | Jets -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Capitals at Jets projected goalies

Charlie Lindgren (16-11-3, 2.63 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (40-10-3, 2.06 GAA, .924 SV%, 6 SO)

Lindgren last played Thursday when he logged 26 saves while allowing 2 goals against the Philadelphia Flyers. That start came at home; he has allowed 3 goals or more in 3 of his last 4 turns on the road.

Hellebuyck is at home after making 3 straight starts on road ice. The last 2 did not go well: Across starts at the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers March 18 and March 20, the 31-year-old allowed 8 goals against 37 saves (.822 SV%). Hellebuyck — who leads the NHL in Hockey-Reference.com’s Goals Saved Above Average (32.9) — owns a sparkling .934 SV% at home this season.

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Capitals at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 3, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The Jets are 25-6-4 at home. They beat the Caps 5-4 in a Feb. 1 overtime contest in D.C., and in that game led 3-1 early. Winnipeg has been quite good in bounce-back efforts after losses by multiple goals: The Jets are 4-1-0 across their last 5 such efforts.

The Capitals figure as a bit too far over their skis with goals-vs.-expected analytics, especially of late. And the club is 0 for its last 14 on the power play.

Hellebuyck gives Winnipeg the added edge, and JETS (-145) has some value.

Bonus: Ovechkin, who did not score Saturday against the Panthers, is tabbed at +150 for an anytime goal in this one. He scored a goal on Hellebuyck in the Feb. 1 matchup and has logged back-to-back zero-goal games just once since the Four Nations break. This OVECHKIN GOAL (+150) play is worth some partial-until action.

Puck line/Against the spread

More juice, less value on these prices. PASS.

Over/Under

The Feb. 1 meeting hit an Over 5.5, but the Under prevailed in each of the 3 previous Caps-Jets games.

The Under has cashed in 5 straight Winnipeg home games. With Hellebuyck’s home numbers and some 5-on-5 analytics that point to some overall goal inflation in the matchup, the UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the value side in this one.

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Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (42-24-3) visit the Washington Capitals (46-15-8) Saturday with puck drop from Capital One Arena set for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Capitals lead 2-0 with 4-1 victory in Sunrise, Florida, Nov. 25 and 6-3 win at home Feb. 4

The Panthers broke a scoreless tie just 29 seconds into overtime, as C Aleksander Barkov buried a power-play goal to lift Florida past the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Thursday. It marked his 19th goal of the season, securing the win as -171 road favorites. The Under (6) hit with ease, while G Sergei Bobrovsky posted his fifth shutout of the year.

The Capitals kept rolling Thursday, edging out the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 for their eighth win in 9 games. They cashed as -226 home favorites, while the Under (5.5) also hit. RW Brandon Duhaime made an impact with a goal, a blocked shot, and 4 hits to help secure the victory.

Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal Thursday to move just 7 away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. Ovechkin scored a goal in his most recent game against the Panthers, which puts him at 45 goals in 73 games played against Florida. He is +140 to be an anytime goalscorer Saturday at BetMGM Sportsbook.

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Panthers at Capitals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Capitals -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-285) | Capitals -1.5 (+210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Panthers at Capitals projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (29-15-2, 2.45 GAA, .908 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Logan Thompson (30-4-5, 2.29 GAA, .917 SV%, 2 SO)

Bobrovsky blanked the Blue Jackets Thursday, stopping all 25 shots for his third shutout in March. He’s been on fire lately, posting a 5-2 record with a 1.30 GAA and .943 SV% over his last 7 starts.

Thompson picked up a win Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, stopping 24 of 25 shots. He’s been solid in March, posting a 5-1 record with a 2.31 GAA and .905 SV%.

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Panthers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Panthers 2

Moneyline

BET CAPITALS (-110).

The Capitals have dominated the season series, outscoring the Panthers 10-4 in 2 meetings. Thompson was solid in both starts, stopping 50 of 54 shots, while Bobrovsky allowed 4 goals on 24 shots in their last matchup. Washington has won 8 of its last 9 games, including 5 straight at home. With momentum on their side, the Capitals are in a strong position to keep rolling.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Capitals have covered the puck line in both meetings, but I’ll play it safe on the moneyline. If you want the better odds, I have no problem taking Washington on the puck line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (+100).

Two elite goalies go head-to-head Saturday, both playing well in March. Florida has hit the Under in 8 of its last 10 games, while Washington is 3-0-1 to the Under in its last 4. Their last meeting finished with just 5 total goals.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (28-33-8) take on the Washington Capitals (45-15-8) Thursday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Caps lead 3-0 with 4-3, 6-3 and 4-1 victories

The Flyers have been shut out in 2 straight games with a 5-0 loss to Carolina Saturday and a 2-0 loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday. They have scored 1 or fewer goals in 5 of 7 games. Star RW Travis Konecny hasn’t scored a goal since Feb. 8, and rookie winger Matvei Michkov is on a 6-game goalless drought. The Flyers are just 2-7-1 in their last 10.

The Caps have won 2 straight after a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday. LW Alex Ovechkin didn’t have to do much as he had an assist and just 1 SOG, and he remains 7 goals from tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. RW Tom Wilson netted his 30th goal Tuesday.

From BetMGM Sportsbook:

Ovechkin goal:
Anytime goal +100; First goal: +750, Last goal: +750

Ovechkin to top Gretzky with his 895th goal this season:
Yes: -145, No: +115

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Flyers at Capitals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flyers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Capitals -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-120) | Capitals -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Flyers at Capitals projected goalies

Sam Ersson (19-13-4, 3.02 GAA, .886 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Charlie Lindgren (15-11-3, 2.65 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO)

Ersson has allowed 3+ goals in all 5 starts this month. He lost 5-0 to Carolina Saturday, allowing 5 goals on 30 shots. He faced Washington once this year, suffering a similar fate, allowing 4 goals on 29 shots.

Chuckie Sideburns lost 3-0 to the LA Kings Thursday, stopping 24 of 27 fired his way. He’s still 2-1-0 with a 2.28 GAA and .908 SV% in 3 March starts. He’s 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .900 SV% against Philadelphia this season.

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Flyers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 5, Flyers 1

Moneyline

There’s no bet on the ML here as this is a tail of 2 teams going in different directions, and Washington is priced out at -250.

You should take ALEX OVECHKIN ANYTIME GOAL (+100). He’s scoring Thursday. This Flyers team looks cooked, and he has scored in 2 of 3 games against the Flyers this year. He scored in 2 of 3 against them last year.

That also means this is your best chance to take Ovechkin to top Gretzky with his 895th goal this season: Yes (-145). The price went from -225 to -145 after he failed to score in the last game. The Caps are so far ahead of everyone in the standings, their sole focus will be on feeding Ovi. He needs 8 goals in 14 games, and if he stays healthy, there’s no reason he shouldn’t do it this year.

Puck line/Against the spread

CAPITALS -1.5 (+100) feels like free money here. They’re 22-7-6 at home and have outscored the Flyers 14-7 in 3 games thus far. The Caps are 5-1-0 in their last 6 games, and all 5 of those W’s were by multiple goals.

Over/Under

This is my least-favorite bet of the bunch, but I’ll LEAN OVER 5.5 (-120). This is predicated on the Flyers actually being able to hit the back of the net with something other than their face. The Caps have 4+ goals in 5 of 6 games and should carry this one just over the threshold.

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Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Red Wings (32-29-6) take on the Washington Capitals (44-15-8) Tuesday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Red Wings vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1 with each team winning on home ice

The Wings are starting to break their cold spell after a 3-0 shutout over the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday. LW Lucas Raymond scored his 23rd goal of the year, and G Petr Mrazek stopped all 18 fired his way for Detroit, which won as a +109 home underdog with the Under (6.5) hitting. The Wings, who sit 2 points out of a Wild Card spot, have won 2 of 3 after losing 6 straight.

The Capitals remain firmly atop the Eastern Conference with 96 points, which is 10 more than the second-place Carolina Hurricanes. Washington smoked the San Jose Sharks 5-1 Saturday, covering as a -240 road favorite with the total (6) pushing. LW Alex Ovechkin scored his 34th goal of the season and 887th of his career to pull within 7 of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 goals.

From BetMGM Sportsbook:

Ovechkin goal:
Anytime goal -110; First goal: +800, Last goal: +750

Ovechkin to top Gretzky with his 895th goal this season:
Yes: -225, No: +180

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Red Wings at Capitals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Capitals -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-170) | Capitals -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Red Wings at Capitals projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (12-20-2, 3.33 GAA, .892 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Logan Thompson (29-4-5, 2.32 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 SO)

Mrazek has ran as the top goalie since he was acquired from Chicago earlier this month, going 2-1-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .920 SV% in 3 games. This has pushed G Cam Talbot to the bench, and Mrazek has been confirmed for this one. Mrazek faced the Caps once last season in a 4-1 road loss, stopping 22 of 26 shots.

Thompson has rebounded in March from a disastrous February. He’s 4-1-0 with a 2.57 GAA and .894 SV% in 5 March starts. He has been hit-or-miss, though, as you can tell from that shoddy SV%. He was in goal for a 5-2 home win against Detroit March 7, allowing 2 goals on 19 shots.

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Red Wings at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 4, Red Wings 3

Moneyline

Detroit (+140) needs this game a lot more than Washington (-165), and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a Wings victory here. They’re just a bad road team against a great home team.

BET CAPITALS (-165).

Puck line/Against the spread

I would consider Detroit +1.5 here, but -170 is too expensive for me.

Instead, I’ll take ALEX OVECHKIN ANYTIME GOAL (-110). Ovi finished with 3 shots but didn’t score on Mrazek when the Caps faced the then-Blackhawks goalie last season. However, Ovechkin had a hat trick against Mrazek in a 2022-23 meeting with the Blackhawks — a 7-3 Capitals rout.

FYI: There’s a 20% NHL Odds boost token in some BetMGM accounts that takes this -110 to +109.

Over/Under

I’ll take OVER 6 (-120), but there is some push potential. Both teams are 4-4-2 O/U in their last 10. I’m basing this on Washington’s ability to score 4 goals to push this Over. The Caps have scored 4+ in 4 of 5 games.

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Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (43-15-8) and San Jose Sharks (18-40-9) will square off in a Saturday tilt at the SAP Center. Opening face-off — followed by another round of Ovi Watch — will be at 5 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Capitals vs. Sharks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Sharks lead 1-0

The Capitals are closing out a 3-game West Coast road swing. Washington is 1-1 on the trip They beat Anaheim 7-4 as -196 favorites Tuesday and were shut out 3-0 as +121 underdogs at the LA Kings 3-0 Thursday. C Alex Ovechkin has yet to score on the trip, though he did have 3 assists vs. the Ducks. Ovi, who last scored a goal 3 games ago — last Sunday at home vs. Seattle —  heads into Saturday needing 9 goals to pass Wayne Gretzky and claim the NHL’s all-time scoring record. Ovechkin has 886, while the Great One finished his career with 894 goals.

The Sharks own the NHL’s lowest point percentage (.336), but they are coming off a 4-2 home victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday and are 3-3-0 over their last six contests. RW Collin Graf scored twice as San Jose covered as a -120 home favorite with the total (6) pushing. The Sharks will be playing the fourth game of an 8-game home stand.

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Capitals at Sharks odds

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  • Moneyline: Capitals -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Sharks +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals -1.5 (-102) | Sharks +1.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Capitals at Sharks projected goalies

Logan Thompson (28-4-5, 2.36 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (13-22-1, 3.59 GAA, .876 SV%)

Even though he won, Thompson allowed 4 goals on 29 shots in the 3-goal win vs. Anaheim Tuesday. He was the losing goalie despite surrendering 1 regulation goal and an OT goal against 31 shots in a 2-1 setback at home to the Sharks Dec. 3 — San Jose was a +230 underdog. Thompson is 3-1-2 with a 1.81 GAA and a .937 SV% in 6 career outings vs. San Jose. There’s a chance Charlie Lindgren (15-11-3, 2.65 GAA, 8.99 SV%, 1 SO) could start. He stopped 24 of 27 shots in Thursday’s loss at the Kings. The Minnesota native owns a lackluster .874 SV% over his last 7 games.

Georgiev made 24 saves in the triumph over the ‘Hawks. The 29-year-old has struggled at home this season, allowing 13 goals over his previous 4 starts on home ice, and his SAP Center SV% is just .871. The Bulgarian is 7-5-1 with a 2.79 GAA and a .909 SV% in 13 career games vs. the Caps. G Mackenzie Blackwood, who was traded to Colorado in December, was the winning goalie in the Dec. 3 overtime victory.

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Capitals at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Sharks 2

Moneyline

No interest: PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

Including the 2-1 Dec. 3 overtime win, the Sharks are 4-2-0 across their last half-dozen games against the Caps.

The Sharks have been solid since the 4 Nations break. They’ve been developing more quality 5-on-5 looks on offense while preventing the same at the other end. The Caps are playing well, but they appear to be too far out over their skis with expected goals and goals allowed compared to actual. Their 13% shooting percentage in 5-on-5 play figures to be ripe for regression.

A usually dangerous Washington power play is just 2-for-its-last-21, and the club is going through its first multi-game trip since late-January. The Sharks are 8-for-their-last-21 with the man advantage.

FanDuel Sportsbook has a value price here. Peg the SHARKS +1.5 (-114) as the value side of this one.

Over/Under

The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 Caps-Sharks games.

The numbers for this one are a mixed bag, but figure the UNDER 6.5 (-115) as being a slight lean.

Ovechkin: Anytime goal

FanDuel Sportsbook lists Ovechkin at -105 for scoring a goal Saturday. He was held shotless Thursday and has been held under-4 shots in 3 of his last 4 games. A price higher than -110 should be avoided.

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Washington Capitals at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington Capitals at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (43-14-8) visit the LA Kings (34-20-9) Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Capitals vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Capitals lead 1-0

Washington won the first meeting 3-1 as a -159 favorite at Capital One Arena in D.C., with the Under (5.5) hitting Dec. 22. C Aliaksei Protas had 2 goals and G Logan Thompson stopped 25 of the 26 shots. Only Los Angeles LW Kevin Fiala was able to break through for a power-play goal.

The Caps won the first stop of a 3-game California road trip Tuesday, topping the Anaheim Ducks 7-4. Washington cashed as a -196 favorite with the Over (6) easily hitting. Protas recorded his first NHL hat trick and 4 other Capitals scored a goal apiece. Oddly enough, RW Alex Ovechkin did not have one of the goals. Ovi, who missed the Dec. 22 meeting vs. the Kings, is 8 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL’s all-time record.

The Kings enter on a 3-game win streak, which followed a 5-game skid. The most recent outing was a 4-1 home victory as -190 favorites over the New York Islanders Tuesday. The Under (5.5) cashed and is 3-1 in the Kings’ past 4 games. D Vladislav Gavrikov, C Phillip Danault, RW Quinton Byfield and D Drew Doughty each scored a goal, while G Darcy Kuemper turned back 33 of 34 shots.

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Capitals at Kings odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Capitals +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Kings -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-250) | Kings -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Capitals at Kings projected goalies

Charlie Lindgren (15-10-3, 2.64 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (20-8-7, 2.29 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)

In his last start, Lindgren allowed 2 goals on 32 shots in a 4-2 win against the Seattle Kraken Sunday. He is 2-0-0 with a 1.93 GAA and .918 SV% in March. He beat the Kings 2-1 in his only career appearance vs. them, stopping 38 of 39 shots at Crypto.com Arena during the 2023-24 season.

Kuemper has won back-to-back starts, allowing just a single goal in each of the outings. As mentioned, he had 33 saves on 34 shots in the 4-1 win over the Islanders Tuesday. Plus, he stopped 19 of 20 shots in a 2-1 OT home win vs. the St. Louis Blues Saturday. This will be his first appearance against his former organization this season.

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Capitals at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

The CAPITALS (+110) are worth a look as short underdogs on the road against the Kings (-130).

We have 2 red-hot teams. Something’s gotta give, but the Caps have been on an extended hot streak, winning 5 in a row, while erupting for 24 goals in the span, good for 4.8 goals per game (GPG). The Capitals are 5-0-1 in the past 6 games on the road, while going 9-1-2 in the previous 12 contests.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Capitals +1.5 (-250) will cost 2½ times the potential return if you’re unable to pick Washington straight up and prefer a little bit of insurance instead. That’s way too expensive, though.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER (-120) is worth a look as we have 2 goaltenders playing pretty well lately.

While the Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games for the Caps, with the offense going for 4.8 GPG in the span, Kuemper has coughed up just 2 total goals in the past 2 starts. Washington will have difficulty solving him.

For the Kings, the total has gone Under in 3 of the past 4 games. Don’t get carried away, but a half-unit play is warranted here.

Alex Ovechkin anytime goal: +140

Now, I’m not suggesting to bet this. Just mentioning it if you’re wondering or interested.

Ovechkin has 12 goals in 27 career regular-season games vs. the Kings.

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Washington Capitals at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Capitals at Anaheim Ducks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (42-14-8) visit the Anaheim Ducks (28-28-7) for a Tuesday contest at the Honda Center. The opening puck drop will be at 10 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Capitals vs. Ducks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Washington leads 1-0 with a 3-0 win at home on Jan. 14

The Capitals find themselves on the road after playing 7 of their last 8 games on home ice. The most recent of those games was Sunday against the Seattle Kraken. LW Alex Ovechkin and company downed Seattle 4-2 to claim their fourth straight conquest. The Washington captain logged an empty-net goal and heads to Anaheim needing 9 goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the all-time NHL scoring lead. Ovechkin has 12 goals in 26 games against the Ducks in his career.

Anaheim also last played on Sunday. The Ducks hosted the New York Islanders and won 4-1. They head into Tuesday’s tilt looking to snap a 4-game losing streak against the Caps since 2023.

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Capitals at Ducks odds

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  • Moneyline: Capitals -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Ducks +165 (bet $100 to win $65)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals -1.5 (+125) | Ducks +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Capitals at Ducks projected goalies

Charlie Lindgren (15-10-3, 2.64 GAA, .899 SV%) vs. Lukas Dostal (19-16-5, 2.83 GAA, .912 SV%)

Lindgren toiled between the pipes in Sunday’s game, and he yielded 2 goals against 32 shots. The Washington netminder had scuffled across 3 previous games since the Four Nations break (.850 SV%).

Dostal was also in net Sunday. He stopped 31 of 32 shots faced in the triumph over the Islanders. He’s had a busy March, posting a .932 SV% across 4 appearances.

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Capitals at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Ducks 2

Moneyline

PASS: No interest.

Puck line/Against the spread

With a slew of home games in and around the Four Nations break, Washington has played just 3 road games since the end of January. Over their last 3 multi-game road swings, the Caps have an aggregate mark of 4-6-0.

Anaheim is 6-2-0 over its last 8 home games, and the Ducks have logged slightly better defensive analytics of late. An overall-shaky Anaheim power play has registered goals in each of the last 2 games.

Peg the DUCKS +1.5 (-150) as being a slight lean.

Over/Under

The Under 5.5 cashed in the Jan. 14 meeting, and since 2021 this series has cranked out 4 Unders against 1 Over.

Even-strength analytics reveal a slowdown for offensive chances over recent games for both sides. BACK THE UNDER 6 (-110).

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Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Kraken (27-33-4) wrap up a 3-game road trip on Sunday against the Washington Capitals (41-14-8) at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kraken vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Capitals lead 1-0

Washington picked up a 3-0 win at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle as slight road favorites (-125) as the Under (5.5) cashed for the fifth straight time in this series. G Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves for the shutout, while LW Alexander Ovechkin had an empty-net goal.

Ovechkin has 885 career goals, and he needs 9 goals to tie, and 10 goals to break, the all-time NHL goal-scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky. He has 4 goals in 7 games against Seattle and is +100 to score on Sunday (+650 to score twice).

The Kraken opened the road trip with a 5-3 loss at the Nashville Predators, but Seattle earned a 4-1 win over the Flyers in Philadelphia as short ‘dogs (+130) behind G Philipp Grubauer. C Matty Beniers had a goal and an assist, while Grubauer kicked aside 23 of the 24 shots he faced.

The Capitals have pieced together 3 straight victories, including a 5-2 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings last time out on Friday night as the Over (6.5) just came in. The Over-Under has alternated in each of the past 7 games.

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Kraken at Capitals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kraken +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Capitals -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kraken +1.5 (-120) | Capitals -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Kraken at Capitals projected goalies

Joey Daccord (21-17-3, 2.64 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Charlie Lindgren (14-10-3, 2.66 GAA, .897 SV%, 1 SO)

Daccord has allowed 11 goals on 84 shots in 3 starts in March, good for a 1-2-0 record, 3.77 GAA and .869 SV%. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 straight starts, and 7 of the past 9 outings.

Lindgren allowed 2 goals on 17 shots in a 3-2 OTW against the New York Rangers on the road last time out on Wednesday. He had allowed 3 or more goals in each of his previous 4 outings. His only shutout of the season came Jan. 23 in Seattle, when he kicked aside all 23 shots he faced.

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Kraken at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 5, Kraken 2

Moneyline

The Capitals (-275) will set you back nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

Even if you were to toss Washington into a multi-leg parlay, there is very little value there.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CAPITALS -1.5 (+100) are a much better play on the puck line, especially at even-money.

Daccord has been very giving lately for the Kraken +1.5 (-120), and they simply cannot be trusted, straight up or otherwise. Seattle has won just 2 of the past 6 tries, and only once was Daccord in between the pipes. Seattle is 1-3 in the past 4 games on the puck line as an underdog.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (+100) is a solid play at even-money in the nation’s capital.

The Over has hit in 4 of the past 5 games for the Kraken, including each of Daccord’s past 4 starting assignments.

And, for the Caps, the Over is 2-1 in the past 3 games, and 10-3 across thge past 13 outings since Jan. 30.

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Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Red Wings (30-26-6) take on the Washington Capitals (40-14-8) Friday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. (ESPN+) Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Red Wings vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: The Red Wings lead 1-0 after a 4-2 home win Dec. 29.

The Wings were clipped by the Utah Hockey Club Thursday by a 4-2 final. C Dylan Larkin scored his 25th goal as the Red Wings lost their fourth in a row. They are now on the outside looking in for the playoffs, but are within a point of the final Wild Card and 2 points from the top Wild Card spot.

The Caps took down the New York Rangers on the road 3-2 in overtime Wednesday. After a 3-game losing streak, they’ve won 2 in a row via OT and shutout. LW Alex Ovechkin pulled within 9 of The Great One with his 32nd goal of the season and 885th of his career. Ovechkin scored in the 4-2 loss to Detroit and has scored 25 goals in 36 career games against the Red Wings. He’s at -105 to score on Friday, and at +600 to score twice.

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Red Wings at Capitals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Capitals -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-135) | Capitals -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Red Wings at Capitals projected goalies

Cam Talbot (17-13-3, 2.92 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Logan Thompson (26-4-5, 2.32 GAA, .918 SV%, 2 SO)

Talbot allowed 4 goals on 20 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday. He has allowed 4 goals in 4 of his last 5 starts. He went 0-2-0 with a 3.09 GAA and .878 SV% against the Caps in 2 starts against them last year.

Thompson allowed 4 goals, but prevailed in a 5-4 shootout win over the Ottawa Senators Monday. He stopped 33 of 37. After an amazing first few months, he has really come down to Earth. He went 2-1-2 with a 3.59 GAA and .878 SV% last month. He lost to the Wings 5-2 last year and stopped 24 of 28 shots.

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Red Wings at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 4, Red Wings 2

Moneyline

The Caps are 19-7-6 at home, and the Wings are on a back-to-back on the road. The Caps are the clear choice here, but -220 is too expensive.

Instead, let’s go with ALEX OVECHKIN OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-145). He has 4+ shots in 7 of 8 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

We’re going to buck some trends here, but the only play on the PL is the CAPITALS -1.5 (+115). Detroit has won 2 of the last 4 meetings here, and the other 2 were 1-goal Caps wins. This version of the Red Wings is reeling, though, and flew halfway across the country overnight. I’m backing Ovi, Thompson and the Caps by 2.

Over/Under

The Caps are 7-3 O/U in their last 10 games, but none of those totals were as high as 6.5. The Wings are 6-3-1 O/U in their last 10, and only 1 of those were 6.5. The Over has cashed in 4 of the last 10 meetings between the teams, and we saw 7+ goals in just 3. This one falls short.

I’ll take the UNDER 6.5 (-120).

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Washington Capitals at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Washington Capitals at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (39-14-8) meet the New York Rangers (31-26-4) Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Capitals vs. Rangers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Capitals lead 2-0

The Capitals won 5-3 in the first meeting at Capital One Arena on Oct. 29 as a moderate underdog (+139), while Washington picked up a 7-4 win as a big favorite (-171) on Jan. 4, also in the nation’s capital. The Over cashed in each of the meetings. This is the first battle in New York this season.

Washington won a wild 5-4 game in a shootout Monday as the Ottawa Senators, cashing as a moderate favorite (-135) as the Over (6) easily hit. The Caps halted a 3-game losing skid at home with the SOW. The Over has connected in 9 of the past 11 games since Jan. 30.

While the Caps lit the lamp 5 times, LW Alex Ovechkin was blanked with a minus-1 rating and 5 shots on goal, as he remains stuck on 884 goals. He needs 10 goals to tie, and 11 to break, Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. He has  scored 3 goals vs. the Rangers this season and has 45 career goals in 75 games vs. New York. He’s at +115 to score on Tuesday.

The Rangers enter with a pair of back-to-back 4-0 shutout wins behind both goaltenders Jonathan Quick and Igor Shesterkin. Quick blanked the Nashville Predators Sunday with 34 saves, while Shesterkin kicked aside all 21 of the shots he faced against the rival New York Islanders Monday.

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Capitals at Rangers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Capitals -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Rangers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals -1.5 (+200) | Rangers +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Capitals at Rangers projected goalies

Charlie Lindgren (13-10-3, 2.70 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (21-21-2, 2.86 GAA, .906 SV%, 4 SO)

Lindgren last appeared Feb. 27 against the St. Louis Blues, allowing 4 goals on just 18 shots in a loss, halting a 2-game win streak. He went 2-1-0 with a 3.36 GAA and .846 SV% in 3 starts in February. Lindgren has not faced the Rangers this season.

Shesterkin is finally back to .500 following his 21-save shutout of the Islanders last time out on Monday. He has won 3 of his past 4 starts, allowing a total of just 7 goals on 114 shots in the span, good for a .939 SV%. Shesterkin allowed 4 goals on 45 shots in a 5-3 loss in Washington in his only start against the Caps this season.

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Capitals at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (+100) are a solid play at even-money. New York enters with back-to-back shutout victories behind both of its goaltenders.

It will be a tall order to shut out the Capitals (-120), and it’s likely that Washington is able to get on the board. However, Washington is 1-3-0 in the past 4 games, and it cannot be trusted on the road against the resurgent Blueshirts.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-250) are way too expensive if you require a little bit of insurance. You cannot risk 2 1/2 times your potential return, as that’s just way too much risk and not enough reward.

The Capitals -1.5 (+200) also cannot be trusted. Washington is just 1-5 in the past 6 games as a favorite on the puck line, winning outright just 3 times outright during the stretch.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The Over is 9-2 in the past 11 games for the Capitals, so tread lightly. But, those 2 Under results have occurred in the past 4 outings.

And, the Rangers have back-to-back shutout wins, with the total going low in 3 in a row.

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