Capitals vs Penguins Prediction: The Ice Battle Decoded
At 7:00 ET, the ice heats up at PPG Paints Arena. The Capitals face off against the Penguins in a must-see NHL matchup. With an over/under of 6.5 goals, excitement runs high. Pittsburgh, the -1.5 favorite in the NHL odds today, is set to host. This Capitals vs Penguins prediction isn’t just about hockey; it’s about pride and winnings. Place your bets and brace for action. Who will emerge victorious? Join us for every thrilling moment leading up to the puck drop.
Capitals vs Penguins Betting Prediction
Washington Capitals
On the year, the Capitals have an overall record of 28-23-9, which places them in 5th place in the Metropolitan Division. In the Eastern Conference NHL hockey standings, Washington is 10th with 65 points. When playing on the road, the Capitals have gone 12-13-4.
As the underdog, Washington has gone 16-20-7 this season. Over their last ten games, the Capitals have gone 5-5, and they have dropped two of their last three. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Washington has gone 18-17.
On the season, the Capitals have dropped 21 games by multiple goals and 11 games by just one goal. So far, Washington has an average NHL scores margin of -.6 goals per game.
As the underdog, the Capitals have a puck line record of 24-19, including going 6-4 in their last 10 games. Their overall puck line record this year is 28-32.
This season, the Capitals’ have an over/under record of 28-30-2. Throughout the season, they have played 35 games that did not exceed the 6.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.9 goals per game.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Capitals are averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 30th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. Washington’s offense comes into the game ranked 27th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 32nd in the NHL team stats.
The Capitals defense is currently 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.3 shots per game against Washington. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 14th with 4 shutouts.
Pittsburgh Penguins
At home this season, the Penguins have gone 16-10-4 and have won three straight games. Against Eastern Conference opponents, Pittsburgh has gone 15-18 this year, and they have been favored in 38 of their 60 games.
Overall, the Penguins are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-24-8. In their last ten games, Pittsburgh has gone 5-5, and they have won three straight games when favored in the NHL betting picks.
So far this season, the Penguins have a puck line record of 29-31, and their average scoring margin is +.2 goals per game. In their 38 games as the favorite, Pittsburgh has a puck line record of 15-23.
Overall, the team has 19 wins by multiple goals and 15 losses by multiple goals. In their last ten home NHL matchups, the Penguins have a puck line record of 5-5.
The Penguins come in with an over/under record of 24-33-3. Over the course of the season, they have had 35 games failing to surpass the 6.5 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 5.8 per game.
On offense, the Penguins are averaging 3 goals per game which is 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 11th in the league. Looking at how the Penguins’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 25th in power play goals and 26th in shorthanded goals.
Defensively, the Penguins are currently 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.
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Betting Picks
- OU Over 6.5 100
- ML: Penguins -166
- PL: Capitals +1.5
Capitals vs Penguins Odds Prediction
- ML: WAS +137 | PIT -166
- SPREAD: WAS +1.5 | PIT -1.5
- TOTAL: 6.5
Capitals vs Penguins Game Information
- Game: Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh PA
- Date: Thursday, March 7th 7:00 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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