Capitol One Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Washington Capitals and the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Anaheim Ducks before puck drop in this match found them as 140 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Capitals to win this game 3-2.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Capitals sport a record of 20-12-1 heading into this matchup, while the Anaheim Ducks sit at 14-11-7 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 19-14 for the Capitals and 11-20-1 for the Ducks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Anaheim injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 10-rated Washington Capitals and the No. 28-ranked Anaheim Ducks, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 8-ranked offense (3.18 goals per game) against a Anaheim Ducks defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.88 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.95% rate while the Ducks have a 83.72% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ducks were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Anaheim at +144 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Bruins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +105 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim at New Jersey, Monday, December 18th
Washington at Dallas, Tuesday, December 19th