The Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche meet Monday in NHL action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Avalanche vs Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Avalanche vs Capitals Pick.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Sharks and Panthers, and they play the Canucks next. The Capitals have lost 7 of their last 11 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are scoring 15.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 22 goals, John Carlson has 29 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 156 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 77.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 82 goals on 958 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 46 goals on 411 shots.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche lost to the Maple Leafs and Predators, and they play the Ducks next. The Avalanche have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 4 goals per game and are scoring on 16.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 36 goals, Cale Makar has 39 assists and Artturi Lehkonen has 114 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 2.3 goals per game and are killing 85.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Scott Wedgewood has given up 59 goals on 715 shots faced, and Mackenzie Blackwood has allowed 35 goals on 422 shots.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 13 day games at Ball Arena following a loss.
- The Capitals have lost six of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won six of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Avalanche have lost four of their last six games as favorites.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as road underdogs following a home loss.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents when tied after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last seven games against the Capitals following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last seven home games against opponents on a losing streak.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in five of the Avalanche’s last six home games.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in 14 of the Avalanche’s last 15 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks 1st in the league for Goals (36) this season.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Aliaksei Protas has scored a goal in four of the Capitals’ last five day games.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in six of the Capitals’ last seven games.
- Jakob Chychrun has recorded 43 career hits against the Avalanche – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.00).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.30).
- The Washington Capitals rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.71%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.82).
Avalanche vs Capitals Prediction
The Avalanche look human for once, losing 4 of their last 6 games, so you’re probably looking at this as a chance to fade. I’m not doing it. The Avs are still historically good on their home ice, and they’ve beaten teams to a pulp for much of the season. The Capitals have also come up empty in 5 of their last 9 games, so they’re not exactly the team that’s in good enough form to add to the Avs recent struggles. The Avalanche have been too consistent to believe they’ll bounce back. Give me the home team, and I’ll lay the PL to shave down the juice.