Thanks to a surprising comeback victory in Game 1 of their series against the Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins have continued their impressive play on the road. The Pens are now 4-0 on the road during the playoffs – a span of games that has seen Pittsburgh outscore their opponents 21-8. Will the Penguins continue to silence opposing fans or can the Capitals even up the series in Washington Sunday?
- The visiting team is 5-2 SU and ATS in the last 7 games between the Capitals and Penguins.
- The Penguins are 5-0 SU in their last 5 postseason games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the Penguins' last 6 games against the Capitals.
The Penguins may be getting even deadlier, as Evgeni Malkin – who has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury – was a full participant in Saturday’s skate. However, the ridiculous play of Jake Guentzel can allow the Penguins to be patient with Malkin, as the 23-year old has five goals and three assists in the past two games without Malkin in the lineup.
The Capitals need to learn how to hold onto a lead. Alexander Ovechkin and company have had a two-goal lead in five of their seven games this postseason – three of which they ultimately lost. Ovechkin has faired well against the Penguins this season, tallying four goals and three assists in five games against Pittsburgh.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Washington Capitals as -129 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 6 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.1-2.7 win for the Penguins on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Washington will face the 52-31-6 Penguins. In totals betting, the Capitals are 50-37-2 in over under betting so far this season while the Pittsburgh Penguins are 49-35-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
This game puts the Washington Capitals, most recently No. 7 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who rate a No. 5 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 9-ranked offense (3.2 goals per game) against a Pittsburgh Penguins defense that ranks No. 17 at 3 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 23.62% rate while the Penguins have a 80.84% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 3-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Capitals. Bettors on Pittsburgh at +111 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
- Washington is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh home to Washington, Tuesday, May 1st
