The Arizona Coyotes need a win after losing 10 of their last 11 games. The Washington Capitals look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Here’s a Arizona Coyotes vs Washington Capitals prediction.
Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview
The Arizona Coyotes rebounded from losses to the Canadiens and Maple Leafs with a win over the Senators. The Arizona Coyotes are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring on 22.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Clayton Keller leads Arizona with 22 goals, Matias Maccelli has 32 assists and Lawson Crouse has 136 shots on goal. Defensively, the Arizona Coyotes are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 78 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Karel Vejmelka has given up 86 goals on 795 shots faced, and Connor Ingram has allowed 98 goals on 1,082 shots. The Coyotes will meet the Blackhawks and Wild after this one.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals recently beat the Senators and Flyers while losing to the Red Wings. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.63 goals per game and are scoring on 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 22 goals, John Carlson has 30 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 195 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.12 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 89 goals on 833 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 77 goals on 835 shots. The Capitals will face the Penguins after this game.
Washington Capitals Team Facts
- The Capitals have won each of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six day games.
- The Capitals have won the third period in five of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last seven home games.
Arizona Coyotes Team Facts
- The Coyotes have lost 14 of their last 15 games.
- The Coyotes have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Coyotes have lost the third period in six of their last seven day games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Coyotes’ last seven games as underdogs.
Arizona Coyotes vs Washington Capitals prediction
The Arizona Coyotes aren’t a team you should be showing any attention, as they’ve won just one game over the last month. And sorry, but a win over the Senators to end the ridiculous losing streak doesn’t cure much. The Washington Capitals have quietly put together some nice hockey over the last two weeks, and these are games they need to take advantage of to keep chipping away in the standings. The Caps are making bettors money all of a sudden, and there are no excuses here with the early start at home. Give me the Capitals and the PL for max betting value.