Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Picks & Predictions
In a highly anticipated matchup between two division leaders, the Washington Capitals will be facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. Both teams are
Game outlook
In a highly anticipated matchup between two division leaders, the Washington Capitals will be facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. Both teams are coming off recent victories, with Toronto holding a dominant 9-1 record in their last 10 meetings against Washington. The Maple Leafs are the favorites with opening betting odds at -146, currently at -140. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial two points in this important clash.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Capitals +125 | Maple Leafs -140
Spread: Capitals +0.75 (-159) | Maple Leafs -0.75 (+129)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 58%.
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals extended their point streak to five games, but their four-game win streak came to an end with an overtime loss to the Sharks. Despite this setback, the Capitals remain tied for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division with New Jersey, holding a 6-4 record. Washington leads the league in goals per game with an average of 4.08 and ranks 8th in goals against, allowing 2.84 goals per game. They also have a 21.8% success rate on the power play, ranking 14th in the league, and are 5th in penalty killing, with an 82.9% success rate. In their last game against San Jose, the Capitals were held in check offensively, but managed to force overtime before ultimately falling. Nic Dowd scored the lone goal for Washington in the second period to tie the game. Goaltender Logan Thompson made 29 saves in the loss and is expected to start in the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 4, Washington is ranked highly in offense and defense this season. If you're interested in making some bets on NHL games, be sure to check out our free NHL picks.