Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Capitals are looking to secure a third consecutive victory as they take on the St. Louis Blues in their second game of a home-and-home series. The match will
Game outlook
The Washington Capitals are looking to secure a third consecutive victory as they take on the St. Louis Blues in their second game of a home-and-home series. The match will be held at Enterprise Center with a starting time of 7 PM ET. In their previous meeting, the Capitals emerged victorious with a 5-2 win over the Blues. Despite this result, St. Louis has had a strong record against Washington, going 6-2-2 in their last 10 encounters. As for the odds, St. Louis holds the position of betting favorite, opening at -121, with no significant movement observed in the line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Capitals +106 | Blues -121
Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-250) | Blues -1.5 (+205)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 55%.
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals have enjoyed a successful week, winning three out of their last four games. They hope to maintain their momentum by securing a victory against the Blues, which would mark their third consecutive win and fourth win in their last five games. The team has been averaging 2.40 goals per game and in their previous game, they scored five goals on 26 shots. T.J. Oshie had an outstanding performance, scoring a hat trick, while Dylan Strome also scored a goal and Alex Ovechkin provided an assist. Defensively, the Capitals have been solid, allowing an average of 2.86 goals per game. In their last game, they only allowed two goals and will need a similar effort to secure a win. Charlie Lindgren, who saved 18 out of 20 shots faced, has had an impressive record this season with a 9-4-3 record in 18 games, a 2.22 GAA, and a .927 save percentage. Joel Edmundson (Undisclosed) and Beck Malenstyn (Personal) are uncertain for the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 28, the Capitals currently rank 30th in offense, scoring an average of 2.40 goals per game. However, their defense is ranked 12th, allowing an average of 2.98 points to be scored against them per game. With a record of 22-15-6, Washington has had a respectable performance this season. “It’s always fun to be the guy that’s putting the puck in the net, but there’s a lot of credit that’s got to go to Stromer and Patch.” T.J. Oshie on his hat trick against the Blues. #CapsBlues pic.twitter.com/HM42KPqXIP