In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 30th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 13-9-3 this season after they lost to Philadelphia in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York trailed 3-0 in the second period, but they were able to tie the game in the second, before losing in the shootout. The Islanders out shot Philadelphia by a total of 31-21, won 53.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Heineman, Lee, and Schaefer, while Rittich stopped 18 out of 21 shots, which was an .857 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New York lost to the Bruins by a score of 3-1, but did beat the Kraken by a score of 1-0 before that. The Islanders have lost three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 29 points. New York has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 13.1% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led New York with 14 goals and 11 assists, while Matthew Schaefer has added eight goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 7-7-2 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 14-9-2 this year after they defeated Toronto by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Washington trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they scored the last four goals to escape with the win. The Capitals out shot Toronto by a total of 34-22, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Beauvillier, McMichael, Wilson, and Chychrun, while Thompson stopped 20 out of 22 shots, which was a .909 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Jets by a score of 4-3 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-1. The Capitals have scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 2.64 goals against per game, while also going 14.7% on the power play and 72.0% on the penalty kill this season. Tom Wilson has led Washington with 13 goals and 13 assists, while Alex Ovechkin has added 11 goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Logan Thompson, who is 10-6-1 with a 2.15 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Islanders have lost 12 of their last 13 day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have won six of their last seven games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in 14 of the Islanders’ last 15 games.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games.
- The Islanders have lost the third period in each of their last five home games after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last eight road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Islanders’ last nine home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four 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 Capitals’ last eight road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last 10 day games against opponents on a winning streak.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in each of the Islanders’ last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Kyle Palmieri has recorded an assist in each of the Islanders’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Bo Horvat has recorded at least one point in seven of the Islanders’ last eight games as underdogs.
- Anders Lee has scored the last goal in three of the Islanders’ last four day games.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Jakob Chychrun has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last five games.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games.
- Brandon Duhaime has scored the first goal in three of the Capitals’ last four road games.
Islanders vs Capitals Prediction
Washington comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win and they have scored at least four goals in four of their last five games. The Capitals are 5-4-1 on the road this year, while the Islanders are 5-5-2 at home. New York has lost three of their last four games and they have scored exactly one goal in three of those four. The Islanders have hit a rough patch and will be without Palmieri for the rest of the season. Both teams have been very solid defensively this year, but Washington is the much better offensive team. Take the Capitals to get the win here.