The Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals meet Monday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Capitals vs Ducks Prediction. This article will include a Capitals vs Ducks Pick.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Lighting and Wild, and they play the Flyers next. The Ducks have lost 5 straight games.
The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 16.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Cutter Gauthier leads Anaheim with 19 goals, Troy Terry has 26 assists and Leo Carlsson has 98 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.56 goals per game and are killing 75.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 26 goals on 224 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 80 goals on 705 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Senators and Blackhawks, and they play the Stars next. The Capitals have lost 9 of their last 12 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.21 goals per game and are scoring 15.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 22 goals, Dylan Strome has 23 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 142 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.76 goals per game and are killing 76.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 70 goals on 819 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 39 goals on 345 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last nine home games after coming off a shootout.
- The Ducks have lost each of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Ducks and Capitals.
- The Capitals have won the first period in each of their last six home games against the Ducks.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Ducks have won each of their last four Monday games as underdogs.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in 16 of their last 20 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The Ducks have won the second period in four of their last five road games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Ducks’ last nine road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Twelve of the Capitals’ last 13 night games 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 eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last seven games.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Aliaksei Protas has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances with the Capitals as home favorites.
- Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in eight of his last nine appearances with the Capitals as home favorites.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Capitals.
- Ryan Poehling has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.83%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.34%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.56).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.56%).
Capitals vs Ducks Prediction
I’ve been looking to fade the Capitals during this losing stretch, as they’ve fallen off a cliff defensively and these prices don’t match their struggles. The problem is the Ducks are playing poor themselves with 5 straight losses and poor defensive play. The over is probably worth a look. I’m still going to side with the Capitals, as this feels like just what the doctor ordered. At home against a struggling team. No excuses for the Caps not to get on track. Of course, I’ll lay the PL as well to shave down the price.