New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Pick and Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals get a visit from the New York Islanders in NHL Betting Odds action on Friday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Washington Capitals were listed earlier today as -216 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 6.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.4-2.2 victory for the Capitals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This season the Washington Capitals are 40-23-7 overall while the New York Islanders are 30-30-10. As for the totals, Washington is 39-30-1 on the OU, and New York is 42-25-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Washington Capitals rated this week at No. 10 and the New York Islanders sitting at No. 30.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Washington's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 3.09 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 31 at 3.6 goals allowed. The Capitals power play is averaging 22.39% while the Islanders defense kills off 75% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Betting Trends
  • NY Islanders is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • NY Islanders is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 6 games
  • NY Islanders is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
  • Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
  • Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
  • Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

New York home to Carolina, Sunday, March 18th
Washington at Philadelphia, Sunday, March 18th

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