Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Capitals are set to take on the Philadelphia Flyers in a Metropolitan Division NHL matchup at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening. The Capitals are on a
Game outlook
The Washington Capitals are set to take on the Philadelphia Flyers in a Metropolitan Division NHL matchup at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening. The Capitals are on a three-game winning streak and currently sit in third place in the division with six points. The Flyers, on the other hand, are on a four-game losing streak and are in eighth place with three points. This will be the first of four games between the two teams, with Philadelphia being the current betting favorite with a line of -125.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Capitals +108 | Flyers -125
Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-240) | Flyers -1.5 (+200)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 56%.
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals have been performing well at the start of the season, currently ranking 18th in the NHL with 16 goals scored. Center Dylan Strome is leading the offense with seven points so far, contributing three goals and four assists. Goalie Charlie Lindgren has been solid in net, with a 1-1-0 record and a .893 save percentage. The team has been struggling on the power play, but their defense has been strong, allowing only 14 goals so far this season. There are several key players on the injury report, including defenseman Matt Roy, center Nicklas Backstrom, and right winger T.J. Oshie. Overall, Washington has a power ranking of 22 and is ranked 14th in offense and defense, with a record of 6-4.