Penguins vs. Capitals betting odds and trends

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Penguins vs. Capitals betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The oddsmakers are predicting a close game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals when they clash on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, with the Penguins at -114 on the moneyline, and the Capitals at -106.

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Moneyline

Penguins to win vs Capitals -114

Bet $20, Payout $37.54

Penguins vs. Capitals Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, MNMT, and SportsNet PT
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Favorite: Penguins (-114)
  • Underdog: Capitals (-106)
  • Over/under: 6

Penguins vs. Capitals Quick Facts

  • Pittsburgh and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in 42 of 75 games this season.
  • So far this season, 52.7% of Washington’s games (39/74) have had more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
  • These two teams combine to score 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than the over/under set for this match.
  • These two teams give up a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game’s over/under.

Penguins vs. Capitals Season Stat Insights

  • The Penguins offense’s 224 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 21st in the NHL.
  • The Penguins are ranked 12th in NHL play in goals against this season, having allowed 222 total goals (3.0 per game).
  • They’re ranked 15th in the league with a +2 goal differential .
  • The Capitals’ 199 total goals (2.7 per game) rank 28th in the league.
  • The Capitals’ 233 total goals allowed (3.2 per game) rank 18th in the league.
  • Their 27th-ranked goal differential is -34.

Penguins vs. Capitals Moneyline Insights

  • In 43 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Pittsburgh has won 20 of those games.
  • In 41 games with lower than -114 moneyline odds this season, the Penguins have won 19.
  • There is a 53.3% chance that Pittsburgh wins this game, per the moneyline.
  • Washington has secured an upset victory 22 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 56 games as the underdog).
  • Washington has won 22 of its 56 games when it is the underdog by -106 or longer on the moneyline.
  • Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Capitals have a 51.5% chance to win.

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Penguins vs. Capitals Leaders

Penguins Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has recorded 84 points.
  • Evgeni Malkin has 23 goals and 36 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 59 total points (0.8 per game).
  • On 168 shots (for 26 goals) and 24 assists, Bryan Rust has created 50 points this season.
  • In the 50 games Tristan Jarry has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 38th in the league.

Capitals Leaders

  • Dylan Strome has scored 26 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 36 assists (0.5 per game), fueling the Washington offense with 62 total points (0.8 per game). He takes 2.1 shots per game, shooting 16.8%.
  • Alexander Ovechkin is a key piece of the offense for Washington with 59 total points this season. He has scored 26 goals and added 33 assists in 71 games.
  • Washington’s John Carlson is among the leading scorers on the team with 47 total points (eight goals and 39 assists).
  • Charlie Lindgren has a 21-14-6 record this season, with a .909 save percentage (23rd in the league). He has 1136 saves, and has given up 114 goals (2.8 goals against average).

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