Capitals open as moneyline underdog vs Panthers

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Dec 5, 7:30 PM | BankAtlantic Center

Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers Odds

13-11-1TEAM RECORD14-8-4



The Florida Panthers will look to bolster their win total and reward moneyline bettors when the Washington Capitals invade BankAtlantic Center on Monday.

Florida will face the 13-11-1 Capitals. In totals betting, the Panthers are 12-13-1 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Capitals are 14-11 favoring the OVER.



View Washington vs Florida Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had installed the Panthers as -125 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line.

Power Rankings:
The Panthers - Capitals odds would favor the Panthers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Florida is rated No. 11 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 16.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Florida's No. 14-ranked offense (2.8 goals per game) against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.2 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.7% rate while the Capitals have a 81.8% rate on the penalty kill.

The Capitals were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Senators. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Washington at -147 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Panthers were a 5-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Sharks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Florida at +155 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.


Washington Capitals Trends:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing Ottawa are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Florida Panthers Trends:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing NY Rangers are 4-6
After playing San Jose are 3-7
After a win are 4-6


A few Capitals at Panthers trends to consider:
Washington is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Florida
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Florida
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Florida is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington


Next up:
Washington at Ottawa, Wednesday, December 7
Florida at Boston, Thursday, December 8

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