Capitals vs Panthers Prediction
I said from the start of the season that I was high on the Capitals and would make a habit of backing them a lot. That’s still the case, and you can argue for them in this spot at home with the early start time. However, we’re getting the Panthers in the underdog spot.
Despite still being down key players, the Panthers are still finding ways to win and have found their offensive groove. The Panthers have scored three or more goals in five straight games. The Panthers have also won seven of the last 10 games against the Capitals. They’ve outscored Washington 16-8 in the last three meetings alone. The value is with the Panthers and the plus money on Saturday afternoon.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Blackhawks, lost to the Red Wings, and they play the Bruins next. The Panthers have won 7 of their last 10 games. The Panthers are 5-3-2 on the road this season.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring on 23.9 percent of their power-play opportunities. Sam Reinhart leads the Panthers with 9 goals, 7 assists, and 52 shots. Carter Verhaeghe has 9 goals, 6 assists, and 34 shots. Brady Tkachuk has 8 goals, 9 assists, and 51 shots. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 84.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 19 goals on 165 shots faced. Akira Schmid has allowed 22 goals on 198 shots. Cooper Black has allowed 3 goals on 21 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Wild and Stars, and they play the Senators next. The Capitals have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The Washington Capitals average 3.5 goals per game and are scoring on 21.6 percent of their power-play opportunities. Alex Tuch leads the Capitals with 10 goals, 2 assists, and 39 shots. Boone Jenner has 6 goals, 1 assist, and 30 shots. Jordan Kyrou has 5 goals, 9 assists, and 23 shots. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 76.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 30 goals on 265 shots faced. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 14 goals on 118 shots.
Capitals vs Panthers Injury Report
The Capitals will be without Vincent Desharnais and Patrick Thomas. Rasmus Sandin is out with a knee injury.
The Panthers are without Jonah Gadjovich with an upper body injury. Aleksander Barkov is out with a knee injury. Brad Marchand is also out with a knee injury.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last 11 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have lost 10 of their last 11 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 day games.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Capitals have won the third period in seven of their last eight home games following a loss.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Capitals have lost each of their last seven day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have won eight of their last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against the Capitals.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eleven of the Panthers’ last 12 games against the Capitals following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Capitals’ last eight home games against the Panthers following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last nine games as favorites against the Panthers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last five days’ games against opponents on a losing streak.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Tuch has scored the last goal in three of the Capitals’ last four games as favorites.
- Aliaksei Protas has recorded at least one assist in each of his six previous home appearances against the Panthers.
- Tom Wilson has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against the Panthers.
- Alex Tuch ranks 1st in the league for multi-goal games (4) this season.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Bennett has recorded at least one assist in six of the Panthers’ last seven games against the Capitals.
- Sam Reinhart has scored a goal in each of the Panthers’ last four games.
- Seth Jones has scored seven career goals against the Capitals- the most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Washington Capitals rank 3rd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.57).
- The Florida Panthers rank T8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.94).
- The Florida Panthers rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.62%).