Washington Capitals Home to Flyers in NHL Betting Odds Action

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Philadelphia Flyers dueling the Washington Capitals on Wednesday at Verizon Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to side with the Washington Capitals in this one found them earlier as -211 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.7-2 victory for the Capitals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Capitals are 35-8-3 so far on the season. The Philadelphia Flyers, meanwhile, are 20-18-8. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Washington go 18-19-9 and the Flyers go 16-19-11 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 1 (Washington Capitals) and the No. 17 (Philadelphia Flyers) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Washington's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.37 goals per game, against a Flyers defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.7 goals allowed. The Capitals power play is averaging 28.68% while the Flyers defense kills off 76.19% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Flyers were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Bruins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Boston at -127 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Capitals were a 6-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Blue Jackets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Washington at -160 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.