The visiting Washington Capitals hope for a solid performance on Tuesday as they look to steal a win at Barclays Center against the New York Islanders.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.8-1.7 win for the Islanders. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
New York will face the 33-10-6 Capitals. In totals betting, the Islanders are 24-19-4 in over under betting so far this season while the Washington Capitals are 22-17-10. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 2-rated Washington Capitals taking on the No. 7-rated New York Islanders in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 9-ranked offense (2.89 goals per game) against a Washington Capitals defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.16 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.81% rate while the Capitals have a 85.14% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Devils on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -175 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Islanders were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Canadiens. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at +110 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Boston, Wednesday, February 1st
New York at Detroit, Friday, February 3rd