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Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Washington Capitals (7-8-2) and Florida Panthers (8-6-1) meet Tuesday at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Capitals were doubled up 6-3 in the 2nd end of a home-and-home against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Caps are just 2-4-2 in the last 8 games. The Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 games.

The Panthers have registered victories in 21 of the past 27 games inside the Metropolitan Division, while going 52-15 in the past 67 games at home. And in this series, the Panthers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings, while the home team is 7-3 in the last 10 in the series.

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Capitals at Panthers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Capitals +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Panthers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-150) | Panthers -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Capitals at Panthers projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (5-7-1, 2.63 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (3-4-1, 3.29 GAA, .897 SV%)

Kuemper had a horrific start in Tampa on Sunday, coughing up 4 goals on just 9 shots before getting the hook late in the 1st period. He is now 1-4-0 with a 3.07 GAA and .888 SV% in 5 starts in November.

Bobrovsky conceded 5 goals on 39 shots last time out in Los Angeles on Nov. 5. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 7 straight starts, winning just 2 of the outings. Bob was 1-1-0 with a 3.36 GAA and .887 SV% in 2 starts against Washington last season.

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Capitals at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Capitals 3

Moneyline

The Panthers (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s too risky, especially for a team with a goaltender so giving like Bobrovsky.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CAPITALS +1.5 (-150) are not priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance and can’t pull the trigger to play them straight up.

Washington is 5-2 in the last 7 on the puck line when an underdog. The Capitals are 2-7 in the last 9 tries against teams with a winning record, while cashing in 2 of the last 10 games on the road.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-120) is the best play on the board.

The Over has cashed in 11 of the last 14 meetings between these teams, including 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Sunrise.

And while the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 at home for the Panthers, the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 against teams with a losing overall record.

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Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers Game 5 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Capitals fly south to face the Florida Panthers Wednesday in Game 5 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series tied 2-2. Puck drop from FLA Live Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2).  Below, we look at the Capitals vs. Panthers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Caps threw away a golden opportunity to go up 3-1 and potentially steal this series by losing 3-2 in OT Monday. They were outshot 32 to 16 in Game 4 and just folded like a lawn chair.

Panthers C Sam Reinhart tied the game at 2-all with 2:04 left in the game, and C Carter Verhaeghe ended it 4:57 into overtime. The Capitals didn’t even get a shot on goal in the extra frame.

Caps LW Alex Ovechkin has been borderline invisible despite having points in each game. He had just 2 shots on goal in Game 4, and he has just 1 goal in the series.

The Panthers are 0-for-13 on the power play in the 4 games, but they have managed to find ways to win. Florida is proving it’s deeper than Washington – this series could have easily shifted the Panthers’ way.

Capitals at Panthers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:34 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Panthers -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-130) | Panthers -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Capitals at Panthers projected goalies

Ilya Samsonov (23-12-5, 3.02 GAA, .896 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (39-7-3, 2.67 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO – regular season)

Samsonov played well in Game 4, but the Panthers capitalized – no pun intended – on some fortunate bounces. His 29 saves gave him 75 in the series on 79 shots for a .949 SV%. Sammy has given his team a chance to win the series, but he’s up against it in enemy territory Wednesday.

Bobrovsky has been so-so in the series, and that’s all he has to do for his world-class offense to win games. Bobrovsky wasn’t tested in Game 4, as he only had to save 14 of 16 shots. He has an OK .900 SV% (99 saves on 110 shots) in the series.

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Capitals at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 5, Capitals 3

Money line

Caps All-Star RW Tom Wilson (lower body) will travel with the team, but he remains questionable for Game 5. He’s a big, physical player. The question is: How much of him can you expect to get at less than 100% health?

Florida is heavily favored, and that’s where we side, but there’s no chance we’re betting the -220 prices. So, PASS there.

However, if Wilson is active for Washington and forces Florida’s line to drop to -200 or lower, I’d consider it.

Against the spread

There’s some risk here as Samsonov has really fortified Washington’s back end, but Game 4 provided a wake-up call for the top-seeded Panthers. I’d be surprised if they lost another game in the series, and I expect them to win in convincing fashion.

LEAN PANTHERS -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 3 of the 4 games, but Florida has just 11 goals after scoring 4.1 per game in the regular season. The Panthers found themselves late in Game 4, and they’re ready to roar.

With the Panthers 0-for-13 on the PP, I would have guessed they were at best down 3-1 in the series. That gets cleaned up, and we’ll LEAN OVER 6.5 (-125).

Or if you’d like to wait until after the puck drops to catch an in-game “live” bet at either Over 6.5 at plus-money or catch an Over 5.5, that was successful a lot in the regular season with Florida games.

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Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers Game 1 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers meet for Game 1 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Tuesday at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we look at the Capitals vs. Panthers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Capitals dropped 4 straight games to close out the regular season, and the team managed a total of just 4 goals in their final 3 outings. In addition, Washington allowed a total of 16 goals during that 4-game skid, and that’s a huge area of concern.

The Panthers claimed the President’s Trophy, awarded to the team with the most points during the regular season. Florida had a franchise-best 122 points. They won the regular-season title despite going 1-3 in the final 4 games, yielding a total of 22 goals during the span.

Capitals at Panthers odds and lines

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  • Money line: Capitals +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Panthers -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-140) | Panthers -1.5 (+112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

Capitals at Panthers projected goalies

Ilya Samsonov (23-12-5, 3.02 GAA, .896 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (39-7-3, 2.67 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO – regular season)

Samsonov managed to win 14 of his 23 games on the road this season, going 14-6-3 with a 3.00 GAA, .904 SV% and 2 shutouts away from the nation’s capital. He was 1-1-0 with a 4.54 GAA and .879 SV% in 2 starts vs. Florida in the regular season.

Bobrovsky enjoyed the home cooking quite a bit this season, producing a stellar 26-3-0 record, 2.57 GAA and .918 SV% with 2 shutouts across 32 starts and 1 relief appearance in South Florida. He was 1-1-0 with a 3.36 GAA and .887 SV% in 2 appearances vs. Washington this season.

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Capitals at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 5, Capitals 4

Money line

The Panthers (-220) will cost over two times your potential return, and that’s risky business against a team like the Capitals. Washington has plenty of experience in the postseason and could give Florida matchup problems at times.

PASS.

Against the spread

The CAPITALS +1.5 (-140) are worth playing lightly on the puck line.

Washington certainly has the tools to put plenty of pucks in the back of the net, although I feel the Panthers will eke out the win late. I am just not confident in Florida’s defense, as this is a team that has had success by overpowering teams with offense while lacking attention to detail on the defensive end of the ice.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-122) is the best play on the board here.

Florida topped the charts with 4.1 goals per game, while also firing off 37.3 shots per game to lead the league in the regular season, too. The power-play hit at a 24.4% clip, too, good for 6th. Surprisingly, the penalty kill of the Panthers was just 16th at 79.5%, so there is an opportunity for the Caps if they can draw penalties.

The Over cashed in each of the three regular-season meetings this season, with a total of 25 goals, while going 8-0 in the previous eight in the series overall.

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