Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Capitals will be facing the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Sunday afternoon, with Washington looking to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference
Game outlook
The Washington Capitals will be facing the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Sunday afternoon, with Washington looking to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference standings. The Capitals are coming off a 5-3 win against Chicago, while the Islanders recently won 3-1 against Minnesota. Washington holds a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games against New York, and lead the three-game season series 1-0. The Capitals are the betting favorites , opening at -144 with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Capitals vs. Islanders matchup. **Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game was played.**
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Capitals -144 | Islanders +125
Spread: Capitals -1.5 (+175) | Islanders +1.5 (-205)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 59%.
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals recently bounced back from a loss to Carolina with a win over Chicago in their last game. Currently leading the Eastern Conference with 109 points, they have an 11-point lead over the Hurricanes, but are one point behind Winnipeg for the best record in the league. They will aim to surpass the Jets with a win on Sunday. Washington averages 36.62 goals per game and scored five goals on 29 shots in their last game. Alex Ovechkin, who is three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record, tied him with two goals in the last game and is likely to break the record against the Islanders. Dylan Strome leads the team with 75 points, followed by Ovechkin with 68 points and Aliaksei Protas with 66 points. Washington is giving up 2.68 goals per game, ranking eighth in the league. Goalie Charlie Lindgren saved 19 of 21 shots in the last game and has a record of 18-12-3 with a 2.67 GAA and .898 save percentage. Logan Thompson and Aliaksei Protas are questionable for the upcoming game. In power rankings, Washington is ranked 6 overall, 1 in offense, 9 in defense, and has a season record of 6-4.