Washington Capitals vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Capitals will be facing the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with Washington holding a record of 10-4-1 and Colorado having a record of 9-8-0. The two teams
Game outlook
The Washington Capitals will be facing the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with Washington holding a record of 10-4-1 and Colorado having a record of 9-8-0. The two teams faced off twice last season, with Colorado winning both matchups. Colorado is the betting favorite with a -165 opening line that has not moved. The game is scheduled to start at 9 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Capitals +142 | Avalanche -165
Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-173) | Avalanche -1.5 (+143)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 62%.
Washington Capitals
In the most recent game, Washington was favored to win but lost in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Aliaksei Protas, Dylan Strome, and Taylor Raddysh scored goals for the Capitals. Despite the loss, Washington's offense has been strong this season, scoring three or more goals in seven of their last 10 games. The team ranks second in goals per game and 16th in shots per game. Dylan Strome leads the team with 23 points, followed by Alex Ovechkin with 19 points and Connor McMichael with 17 points. The defense and goaltending have also performed well, ranking ninth in goals against per game and 10th in shots against per game. Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson have solid records in goal. With a power ranking of 13, Washington is ranked 2nd in offense, 9th in defense, and has a record of 6-4 this season.