The Washington Capitals look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Senators arrive at Verizon Center on Saturday.

Washington will face the 1-3 Senators. In totals betting, the Capitals are 2-1 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Senators are 4-0 favoring the OVER.



View Ottawa vs Washington Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Hockey odds makers opened the Capitals as -235 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under bettors saw the number open at 5.5.

Power Rankings:
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 21-ranked Capitals and the No. 2-rated Senators in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Washington's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 4.3 goals per game, against a Senators defense that ranks No. 30 at 5.2 goals allowed. The Capitals power play is averaging 23.1% while the Senators defense kills off 68.2% of their penalties.

Ottawa was a 7-1 loser in its last match at home against the Avalanche. They lost as -145 favorites, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

Washington was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Penguins. They won as -115 favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.


Ottawa Senators Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

Washington Capitals Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few Senators at Capitals trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ottawa's last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Washington is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Ottawa


Next up:
Ottawa home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, October 18
Washington home to Florida, Tuesday, October 18