Flyers Look to Extend Win Streak Against Washington on Thursday Night

Game outlook

This Thursday night, the Washington team will visit Philadelphia in a highly-anticipated matchup between these two teams looking to pick up two points in the standings. In the last 10 meetings between the two teams, the Flyers have won the last two matchups, including a 3-1 win in their most recent game. Philadelphia is a slight favorite opening at -140 and looks to maintain their two-game winning streak against Washington.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Capitals +124 | Flyers -140

Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-224) | Flyers -1.5 (+188)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 58%.

Washington Capitals

Despite being in a second game of a back-to-back, the Capitals won on the road in Chicago Sunday night. They were outshot 34-27 but made thirty-two saves and scored four goals for the win. The Capitals are currently two points back of the Flyers for the final guaranteed playoff spot, and Darcy Kuemper is expected to be in the net for the remaining games. The Washington Capitals have a current record of 14-8-3 on the season that ranks them to fourth in the Metropolitan Division, just eight points behind the Rangers for the top spot. They rank low in offense with 2.48 goals per game, however are ranked ninth in defense, allowing an average of 2.84 goals per contest. They recently won their second straight game on the road in Chicago, despite their second game of a back-to-back situation. Darcy Kuemper was notably impressive with 32 saves out of 34 shots. The Capitals are two points back of the Flyers for a guaranteed playoff spot and Kuemper is expected to remain in-net for the remaining matches.