The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals meet Monday 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 beat the Rangers, lost to the Predators, and they play the Penguins next. The Islanders have split their last 12 games.
The New York Islanders are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring 16.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Bo Horvat leads New York with 21 goals, Mathew Barzal has 32 assists and Anders Lee has 135 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 2.69 goals per game and are killing 81.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. David Rittich has allowed 56 goals on 566 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 80 goals on 953 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Red Wings and Hurricanes, and they play the Flyers next. The Capitals have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.18 goals per game and are scoring 16.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 22 goals, John Carlson has 35 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 173 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 78.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 92 goals on 1,041 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 60 goals on 516 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last 12 Monday home games.
- The Islanders have lost six of their last seven games at Capital One Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last nine home games following an overtime win.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Capitals have lost each of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Islanders have won each of their last seven night games following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 15 of the Islanders’ last 16 games at Capital One Arena.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Islanders have won the second period in eight of their last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Islanders’ last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Capitals’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Capitals’ last 16 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Aliaksei Protas has scored a goal in each of the Capitals’ last four games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in each of his last eight appearances with the Capitals as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Aliaksei Protas has scored three goals against the Islanders this season – most against any opponent.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Jean-Gabriel Pageau has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Capitals.
- Calum Ritchie has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances in road games.
- Bo Horvat has recorded two assists against the Capitals this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.27%).
- The Washington Capitals rank T29th in the league in short handed goals this season (1).
- The New York Islanders rank 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.69).
- The New York Islanders rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.17%).
Capitals vs Islanders Prediction
The Capitals are getting the nod from oddsmakers because they’re at home, but it feels like we’re getting the better price with the better team. The Islanders have played more consistent hockey this season, and they’ve had success on the road with 15 wins. The Caps have numerous games where they just fall apart defensively, and they’ve been a loser for bettors over the last month or so. I’ll take a stab with the Islanders as a home dog on Monday night.