NHL betting odds interest swings to the Washington Capitals at New York battle on Thursday at Barclays Center as the Islanders try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New York Islanders as 123 underdogs earlier today. The over under opened at 6 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Capitals to win this game 3.2-2.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Islanders sit at 30-29-10 on the season; in comparison, the Washington Capitals are currently 39-23-7. Looking to wager on the totals? New York is 41-25-3 OU, and Washington is 38-30-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.
This game puts the New York Islanders, most recently No. 30 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Washington Capitals, who rate a No. 10 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 8-ranked offense (3.22 goals per game) against a Washington Capitals defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.93 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.57% rate while the Capitals have a 80% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Jets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -119 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
The Islanders were a 5-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Flames. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at +168 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
- Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- NY Islanders is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- NY Islanders is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
- NY Islanders is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games at home
- NY Islanders is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to New York, Friday, March 16th
