Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Washington Capitals (29-10-3-2, 27-17 PL, 19-22-3 O/U) will face off against the Ottawa Senators (22-18-2-1, 18-25 PL, 13-24-6 O/U) in a conference matchup on Thursday evening. The Capitals are coming off a home win against the Ducks, while the Senators secured a road win against the Islanders in their previous game. The Senators held a 2-1 advantage over the Capitals in their matchups last season. Washington is favored to win, opening at -110 with no movement in the line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Capitals -110 | Senators -107

Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-275) | Senators -1.5 (+200)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 52%.

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals are currently leading the Metro division with a six-point lead over the Devils and have the most points in the entire NHL. The team has been performing well, with a 3-0-2 record in their past five games. Key players like Dylan Strome, Aliakski Protas, Tom Wilson, and Jakob Chychrun have been contributing to the team's success. The Capitals also have strong goaltending from Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson, who has been outstanding this season. With an average of 3.6 goals scored per game and only 2.6 goals conceded, the Capitals have a strong offense and defense. For assistance during the NHL season, fans can turn to the top Hockey Handicappers. Washington is ranked 2nd in offense, 5th in defense, and holds a 6-4 record, with a power ranking of 6.