NHL betting odds interest swings to the Washington Capitals at St. Louis battle on Monday at Scottrade Center as the Blues try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, St. Louis sat as -140 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.3-2.1 win for the Capitals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The St. Louis Blues sport a record of 43-29-6 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Capitals sit at 47-25-7 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 31-47 for the Blues and 43-34-2 for the Capitals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and St. Louis vs Washington injuries news.
The Capitals - Blues odds would favor the Capitals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. St. Louis is rated No. 23 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 4.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits St. Louis's No. 24-ranked offense, averaging 2.76 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.91 goals allowed. The Blues power play is averaging 16.03% while the Capitals defense kills off 80.53% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington was a 3-1 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Penguins. They won as +114 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
St. Louis was a 6-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Coyotes. They lost as -137 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
- Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
- St. Louis is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Nashville, Thursday, April 5th
St. Louis home to Chicago, Wednesday, April 4th
