In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 11th at the Honda Center. Let’s take a look at an Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals pick.
Capitals Are Hot
The Capitals are hot, much like they have been all season, and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against the Detroit Red Wings, the Capitals won 5-2, and in the last game against the Seattle Kraken, they secured a 4-2 victory. At the end of the first period, they were down 1-0, but they scored two goals in the second and third periods to secure the win. Charlie Lindgren was in goal, saving 30 of the 32 shots he faced.
The Capitals are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the county, and maybe Alex Ovechkin has one more title left in him. The Capital’s offense has been elite, averaging 3.61 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.56 goals per game. The offense is elite, and they must get it out to a fast start here. Logan Thompson is expected to get the start in goal, and he sits with a 27-4-5 record overall, and he’s giving up 2.31 goals per game. The Capitals have won his last two starts. The Capitals will face the Kings and Sharks after this game.
Why the Capitals Will Beat the Ducks
- The Capitals have won each of their last four games.
- The Ducks have lost 28 of their last 33 home games following a home win.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 road games.
- The Ducks have lost the third period in six of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Can Ducks Win Second Straight?
The Ducks faced off against the New York Islanders in the last game, and they actually picked up a win. The Ducks’ offense has been inconsistent, but they scored four goals to help pace them to a victory. Sam Colangelo scored two goals to help pace the team. Mason McTavish also really stepped up, scoring a goal and adding an assist. Lukas Dostal was in goal, and he saved 31 of the 32 shots that he faced.
The Ducks are averaging 2.64 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.03 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th, and if they want to succeed in this game, they will need the offense to step up again. Goalie John Gibson is deadline with a lower-body injury, and he’s questionable for this game. Lukas Dostal is expected to start in this game. He has a 19-16-5 record and is giving up 2.83 goals per game. He has one shutout on the season.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Ducks’ last eight night games against the Capitals following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last four road games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Capitals’ last nine games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 13 of the Ducks’ last 14 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
Ducks vs Capitals Prediction
The Ducks won the last game, but don’t let that fool you. They are awful, and they are going to get back to their losing ways in this game. The Capitals are averaging 3.61 goals, and this offense has all kinds of confidence heading into this game. Dostal hasn’t been awful, but the Capitals have been able to run up the score against everyone. This might not be a game where the Capitals score five goals, but they will score at least three, which will be enough to get the job done. The Ducks are 10-42 in their last 52 games as a home underdog of +151 to +200. Back the Capitals on the puck line to cash.