Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction 4-16-24 Picks

The Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Wells Fargo Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Capitals vs Flyers prediction.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals recently lost to the Sabres, while beating the Lightning and Bruins. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.65 goals per game and are scoring on 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 30 goals, John Carlson has 42 assists and Dylan Strome has 167 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 78.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 103 goals on 940 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 126 goals on 1,387 shots.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers recently lost to the Canadiens while beating the Rangers and Devils. The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring on 12.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Travis Konecny leads Philadelphia with 33 goals, Travis Sanheim has 34 assists and Owen Tippett has 285 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 83.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Carter Hart has allowed 68 goals on 727 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 131 goals on 1,187 shots.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts

• The Flyers have lost each of their last six games following a home win.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last 10 games as favorites against the Capitals.
• The Flyers have won the third period in each of their last four night games at Wells Fargo Center against opponents on a winning streak.

Washington Capitals Team Facts

• The underdogs have won four of the Capitals’ last five games.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Flyers.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the Capitals’ last four games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Capitals’ last 11 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Capitals vs Flyers prediction

The Flyers are coming off back to back wins, but it feels a little too late. The Flyers were in the thick of the playoff race a couple of weeks ago, but going 2-6-2 in their last 10 games put a serious damper on that. Right when it looked like the Capitals were down and out, they beat the Bruins and Lightning and are in a better position to sneak in. Being on the end of a back to back doesn’t help the Capitals, but we’re getting plus money with the team that’s in a better position to accomplish something. I’ll take a stab with the Caps on the road.