A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Anaheim Ducks dueling the Washington Capitals on Saturday at Verizon Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Anaheim Ducks before puck drop in this match found them as 165 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.6-0.7 win for the Capitals on Saturday. 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 38-11-6 heading into this matchup, while the Anaheim Ducks sit at 29-17-10 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 24-18-13 for the Capitals and 17-26-13 for the Ducks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Anaheim injuries news.
This game puts the Washington Capitals, most recently No. 1 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Anaheim Ducks, who rate a No. 19 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.38 goals per game, against a Ducks defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.52 goals allowed. The Capitals power play is averaging 22.09% while the Ducks defense kills off 84.02% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anaheim was a 5-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Sabres. They won as -118 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 6-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Red Wings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -255 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim at Minnesota, Tuesday, February 14th
Washington at Detroit, Saturday, February 18th