In this article we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals betting prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, March 20th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Maple Leafs recent form and recent player performance
- The Capitals recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington
- Recent betting trends in games played between Toronto and Washington
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Toronto and Washington
Maple Leafs Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 38-20-9 this year after they lost to the Flyers by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Toronto trailed 3-0 in the third period, but they did cut the deficit to one goal on two separate occasions, but came up just short for the loss. The Maple Leafs recorded 30 shots on goal and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Toronto lost to Carolina by a score of 5-4 in the game prior to Philadelphia, but did win the two games before that. The Maple Leafs are scoring 3.58 goals per game and they are allowing 3.12 goals against per game, while going 26.1% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill. William Nylander has led Toronto with 37 goals, 51 assists, and 267 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Joseph Woll, who is 9-7-1 this season with a 2.89 goals against average and a .911 save percentage.
Capitals Preview
The Washington Capitals are 33-25-9 this season after they defeated the Flames by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Washington scored four of the first five goals in this game and they were able to coast to the victory in the third. The Capitals were out shot by a total of 36-33 and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Washington defeated Vancouver and Seattle by scores of 2-1 in the two games prior to Calgary. The Capitals are scoring 2.66 goals per game and they are allowing 3.05 goals against per game, while going 19.8% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 23 goals, 30 assists, and 139 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Charlie Lindgren, who is 18-11-5 this year with a 2.59 goals against average and a .915 save percentage.
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Washington Capitals Team Facts
- The Capitals have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have won the second period in each of their last four night games at Capital One Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last seven games as home underdogs.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in four of the Capitals’ last five games as home underdogs.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Capitals’ last nine home games.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven night games at Capital One Arena.
- John Carlson ranks 1st in the Metropolitan Division for average time on ice (25:39) this season.
Maple Leafs vs Capitals Betting Prediction
Toronto comes into this game in third place in the Atlantic Division, but they are coming off of a loss to the Flyers on Tuesday and will be on a back to back here. Toronto is 20-8-6 on the road, while Washington is 17-10-5 on home ice. The Capitals have won three games in a row and they have allowed a total of four goals in those three wins. Washington has to rely heavily on their defense, as they are one of the lower scoring teams in the NHL this year. I know Toronto has lost two games in a row and is on a back to back, but I like the Leafs on the road and I think they pick up a nice win here.