The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals meet Friday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Capitals vs Islanders Prediction. This article will include a Capitals vs Islanders Pick.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders lost to the Hurricanes and Bruins, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Islanders have lost 3 straight games.
The New York Islanders are averaging 3.4 goals per game and are scoring 16.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Bo Horvat leads New York with 6 goals, Mathew Barzal has 6 assists and Kyle Palmieri has 32 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.8 goals per game and are killing 71.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. David Rittich has allowed 10 goals on 100 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 26 goals on 197 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Senators and Stars, and they play the Sabres next. The Capitals have split their last 6 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring 18.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 5 goals, Dylan Strome has 8 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 29 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.2 goals per game and are killing 67.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 10 goals on 163 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 11 goals on 93 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Islanders have lost each of their last nine night games following a road loss.
- The Capitals have won each of their last eight home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games.
- The Islanders have lost the third period in 14 of their last 15 games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The underdogs have won 10 of the Islanders’ last 15 games at Capital One Arena.
- The Capitals have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 14 of the Islanders’ last 15 games at Capital One Arena.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 18 games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Islanders’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last seven night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Tom Wilson has scored a goal in four of the Capitals’ last five night games at Capital One Arena.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Capitals as favorites against the Islanders.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Palmieri has scored a goal in each of the Islanders’ last six Friday night road games.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Friday road appearances.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances in night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.20).
- The Washington Capitals rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (67.86%).
- The New York Islanders rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.80).
- The New York Islanders rank T25th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.67%).
Capitals vs Islanders Prediction
The Islanders continue to come up short defensively, and playing on the end of a back-to-back doesn’t help matters. After scoring one goal combined in their last two games, this is a spot where the Capitals should get back on track. The Capitals have won 5 of the last 7 games against the Islanders. At home with the rest advantage, there are no excuses for the Capitals here. Give me the Caps, and I’ll take the PL to shave down the juice.