Caps, Isles alternating wins and losses

The Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders have alternated wins and losses over their past 10 meetings as they prepare to battle in Game 5 of their best-of-seven first-round NHL playoff series in Washington on Thursday.

And the Capitals won the most recent meeting between the two teams on Tuesday night, tying up the series at 2-2 with a 2-1 overtime victory in an UNDER result for totals bettors. Nicklas Backstrom had the Sportsbook in overtime for the Capitals on Tuesday, with Braden Holtby making 36 saves.

New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

The Washington Capitals were listed earlier today as -135 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.

Computer Prediction: New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Pick

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Capitals to win this game 3-2.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Washington will face the 49-29-8 Islanders. In totals betting, the Capitals are 39-43-4 in over under betting so far this season while the New York Islanders are 39-44-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.

The Islanders - Capitals odds would favor the Capitals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 1 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New York is at No. 17.

How New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Stats Match Up

Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 8-ranked offense (2.91 goals per game) against a New York Islanders defense that ranks No. 21 at 2.77 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 25% rate while the Islanders have a 78.12% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

 

New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Betting Odds Trends

NY Islanders is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
NY Islanders is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Islanders's last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

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New York home to Washington, Saturday, April 25th

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