In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 15th 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 35-33-12 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 1-0 in their last game. New York scored the only goal in the game with about a minute left in the second period, which was enough to get the shutout win. The Islanders were outshot by a total of 25-22, won 45.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York got their lone goal from Horvat, while Sorokin stopped all 25 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Islanders lost to the Flyers by a score of 4-3 and the Rangers by a score of 9-2. New York has lost three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 82 points. New York has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 12.9% on the power play and 72.2% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led New York with 28 goals, 29 assists, and 240 shots on goal, while Anders Lee has added 29 goals, 25 assists, and 223 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 30-23-6 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 50-21-9 this year after they lost to Columbus by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Washington led 1-0 very early in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Capitals outshot Columbus by a total of 31-23, won 61% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Washington got their lone goal from Ovechkin, while Lindgren stopped 19 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Capitals lost again to the Blue Jackets by a score of 7-0, but did beat the Hurricanes by a score of 5-4 before that. Washington has lost three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 109 points. Washington has scored 3.51 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 82% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 26 goals, 52 assists, and 142 shots on goal, while Alex Ovechkin has added 43 goals, 28 assists, and 233 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren is 19-14-3 with a 2.78 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year.
Why the Islanders will beat the Capitals
- The home team has won each of the last four games between the Capitals and Islanders.
- The Capitals have lost five of their last six road games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Capitals.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Capitals’ last nine night games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 11 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Bo Horvat has scored a goal in four of the Islanders’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in each of his last four appearances with the Islanders as home favorites.
- Adam Boqvist has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six Tuesday games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in eight of his last nine appearances with the Capitals as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
Islanders vs Capitals Prediction
Washington comes into this matchup already as the one seed in the Eastern Conference, so they have very little to play for here. The Capitals are 24-12-3 on the road this year, while the Islanders are 19-16-5 at home. New York has lost three of their last four games, but they did shutout New Jersey last time out. Washington is the better team in this matchup, but they are still without their starting goalie and I don’t think the effort level will be very high in this game. Take New York to get another win at home.