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Washington Capitals Expected to Dominate Against Utah Hockey Club in Matchup at Delta Center

The Washington Capitals will be facing the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center with a scheduled puck drop at 9 PM EST. Washington comes into the game with a record of 11-4-1, while Utah has a record of 7-7-3. Last season, Utah won both matchups against Washington. The current betting line favors Washington at -111, opening at -115. Stay tuned for the Washington Capitals vs Utah Hockey Club prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Capitals -111 | Jazz -104
• Spread: Capitals -1.5 (+210) | Jazz +1.5 (-250)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 53%.

Washington vs Utah Stats

Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals have been performing well offensively and defensively this season. The team's offense has been strong, scoring three or more goals in seven of their last nine games and ranking first in goals per game. Dylan Strome, Alex Ovechkin, and Connor McMichael are leading the team in points. Defensively, the Capitals rank 11th in goals against per game and eighth in shots against per game. Goaltenders Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson have been solid with good records and save percentages. With a power ranking of 13, Washington is excelling on both ends of the ice, ranking first in offense and top 10 in defense. They have a record of 12-4-1 this season.

Utah Jazz Analysis

In their recent game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Utah was a +105 underdog and ultimately lost 4-2. Mikhail Sergachev and Logan Cooley each scored a goal, while Karel Vejmelka stopped 25 of 28 shots faced. Utah's offense has struggled, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last 10 games and ranking 22nd in goals per game and 29th in shots per game. Clayton Keller leads the team with 15 points. Defensively, Utah ranks 23rd in goals against per game and 19th in shots against per game. Connor Ingram has a record of 6-3-3 with a 3.40 GAA and .879 SV%, while Karel Vejmelka has a record of 1-4-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .921 SV%. The Utah Jazz have a power ranking of 25, ranking 22nd in offense and 23rd in defense, with an overall record of 7-7-3. Washington has won two out of their last three matchups against Utah.

Washington Capitals Dominate Offensively, Expected to Win Against Utah Team

The Washington Capitals have demonstrated exceptional offensive performance this season, scoring three or more goals in seven of their last nine games. Ranking first in goals per game and 17th in shots per game, the Capitals have proven to be a formidable force on the offensive end. Conversely, the Utah team has struggled offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last 10 games. Ranking 22nd in goals per game and 29th in shots per game, Utah's offensive performance has been lacking. Additionally, Utah's defense and goaltending have been subpar, ranking 23rd in goals against per game and 19th in shots against per game. Based on these factors, it is predicted that Washington will emerge victorious in this match-up. It is recommended to take Washington on the money line.

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