Washington Capitals (36-28-10) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (34-30-11)
Game Info: Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -122 / Pittsburgh Penguins -102 — Over/Under: 6
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In this article, we will formulate a Penguins vs Capitals betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Thursday, April 4th at the Capital One Arena. . We will take a look at:
-The Pittsburgh Penguins recent form and recent player performance
-The Washington Capitals recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Penguins and Capitals.
Penguins Finally Figuring It Out
The Penguins are playing well heading into this game, and they have won two games in a row. Over the last two games the Penguins have scored 11 runs. In the last game against the New Jersey Devils, and the Penguins scored six goals. Evengi Malkin has scored two goals and added one assist. The Penguins are averaging 2.98 goals while their defense is giving up 2.96 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 12th. Sidney Crosby has scored 39 goals and added 45 assists. The Penguins will face the Lightning after this game.
Capitals Struggled in Last Game
The Capitals faced off against the Buffalo Sabres in the last game, and it wasn’t a good game. The Sabres scored six goals, and they didn’t have much of a shot to secure the win. The Capitals are averaging 2.69 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.15 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league, while the defense is ranked 20th. Dylan Strome has scored 26 goals and added 36 assists. The Capitals will meet the Hurricanes after this one.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last seven games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last 11 night games at Capital One Arena.
- John Carlson ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference for average time on ice (25:43) this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Reilly Smith has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances at Capital One Arena.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sidney Crosby ranks T1st in the Metropolitan Division for shootout goals (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.69).
- The Washington Capitals rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (26.7).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.81%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 31st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (11).
Penguins vs Capitals Betting Prediction
The Penguins and Capitals have both really struggled overall this season with the offense, and that is going to be the case again here. The Capitals are only averaging 2.69 goals, which is 28th in the league, and they are going to really struggle here. Look for the Capitals and Penguins to both score three goals or fewer, and that will be the difference here. Back the under to cash here.
