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March 4, 7:00 PM | Verizon Center

Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Odds

35-21-7TEAM RECORD32-27-5



NHL wagering interest swings to the Washington vs Philadelphia battle on Sunday at Verizon Center as the Capitals try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

Washington battles the Flyers, currently with a 35-21-7 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 31-29-4 for the Capitals and 38-24-1 for the Flyers.



View Philadelphia vs Washington Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 110 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
The Capitals - Flyers odds would favor the Flyers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 19 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Philadelphia is at No. 5.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Washington's No. 14-ranked offense (2.7 goals per game) against a Flyers defense that ranks No. 27 at 3 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.5% rate while the Flyers have a 80.9% rate on the penalty kill.

The Flyers were a 6-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Islanders. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Philadelphia at -177 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-0 loser as they battled the Devils at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at +115 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.


Philadelphia Flyers Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 9-1
After playing NY Islanders are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

Washington Capitals Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5


A few Flyers at Capitals trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia


Next up:
Philadelphia home to Detroit, Tuesday, March 6
Washington home to Carolina, Tuesday, March 6

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