Capitals haven’t won in Los Angeles since 2005

The Washington Capitals continue their three-game West Coast road trip vs the Los Angeles Kings tonight. The Caps are 1-4 SU in their last five road games and haven’t had much luck in Tinseltown, dropping eight of their last 10 games in Los Angeles with their last victory coming in 2005.

SHARK BITES
  • The Kings are 3-8 SU and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games at home vs teams with winning records.
  • The total has gone OVER in six of the Capitals’ last eight games with one day off between games.
  • The Capitals are 15-6 SU in their last 21 games on the road after losing their most recent road game.

Washington didn’t start this trip on the right foot, getting shut out 4-0 by Anaheim on Tuesday. That loss snapped a two-game winning streak and was the first time the Capitals have been shut out since December 23 (27 games). One of their flaws recently has been their lack of defense as they rank 28th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (3.47) since the all-star break. While the Caps’ record in Hollywood has been noted, it’s also worth mentioning they’ve dropped seven of their last 10 games in this matchup.

The Kings, on the other hand, are hanging on to the last spot in the Western Conference playoff standings and have won six of their last nine games. But Los Angeles had an ugly loss vs the Blackhawks last Saturday and the team has been a mixed bag at the Staples Center at 16-15 SU this season. The good news for Kings backers, though, is that on the defensive end, Los Angeles is still playing great, ranking third in the NHL since the all-star break and second in the league overall in goals allowed per game. With five days of rest and Los Angeles’s track record vs Washington, it would be foolish to overlook the Kings in this tilt.

The total opened at 5.5 and trends are pointing to an OVER. The total has gone OVER in six of the Kings’ last eight games at home with an average combined score of six goals in those games. The OVER has also hit in nine of the Capitals’ last 13 road games. It’s worth noting as well that the OVER has hit in three of the last four games in this matchup.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Los Angeles Kings as -130 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The OVER/UNDER total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.

OddsShark prediction models pick the Kings to win this game 3.1-2.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

36-25-5 Los Angeles battles the Capitals, currently with a 37-22-7 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 30-34-2 for the Kings and 38-27-1 for the Capitals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Washington injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at OddsShark show the No. 9-rated Capitals taking on the No. 8-rated Kings in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Los Angeles's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 2.91 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.98 goals allowed. The Kings power play is averaging 20.31% while the Capitals defense kills off 79.45% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Washington was a 4-0 loser on the road against the Ducks. Bettors on Anaheim at -146 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Blackhawks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at +155 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games
  • Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • Los Angeles is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Los Angeles is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
  • Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 8 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Washington at San Jose, Saturday, March 10
Los Angeles home to St. Louis, Saturday, March 10

The Kings are 3-8 SU and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games at home vs teams with winning records.home The total has gone OVER in six of the Capitals’ last eight games with one day off between games.away The Capitals are 15-6 SU in their last 21 games on the road after losing their most recent road game.away
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