Golden Knights vs. Capitals betting odds and trends

The Vegas Golden Knights travel to face the Washington Capitals on October 15 at 7:00 PM ET, and have been made -135 favorites, with the home team at +114.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals Game Info & Betting Lines

• Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena
• Favorite: Golden Knights (-135)
• Underdog: Capitals (+114)
• Over/under: 6
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Golden Knights vs. Capitals Quick Facts

• Vegas’ games last season went over this matchup’s total of 6 goals 46 times.
• Washington played 44 games last season that finished with more than 6 goals.
• These two teams averaged 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.2 less than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams averaged six goals per game combined, zero more than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Golden Knights were 13th in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Golden Knights were 11th.

Golden Knights vs. Capitals Season Stat Insights

• The Golden Knights’ 263 goals scored last season (3.2 per game) ranked 13th in the NHL.
• The Golden Knights conceded 243 total goals (3.0 per game), ranking 11th in league play in goals against.
• Their +20 goal differential ranked 13th in the league.
• The Capitals had 216 goals last season (2.6 per game), 28th in the league.
• The Capitals gave up 252 total goals (3.1 per game), 16th in the NHL.
• Their -36 goal differential was 27th in the league.

Golden Knights vs. Capitals Moneyline Insights

• The Golden Knights were a moneyline favorite 52 times last season, and finished 29-23 in those games.
• Vegas was 24-16 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -135 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Golden Knights have an implied win probability of 57.4%.
• The Capitals were made an underdog 67 times last season, and won 26, or 38.8%, of those games.
• Washington was 24-34 last season as an underdog by +114 or more on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win by the Capitals, based on the moneyline, is 46.7%.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals Leaders

Golden Knights Leaders

• A top contributor last season for Vegas, Jack Eichel scored 68 points in 63 games (31 goals and 37 assists).
• William Karlsson contributed with 60 points (30 goals, 30 assists).
• Mark Stone scored 16 goals and added 37 assists in 56 games for Vegas.
• Ilya Samsonov (23-7-8) had a goals against average of 3.1 last season, and made 967 saves. His .890 save percentage ranked 53rd in the league.

Capitals Leaders

• Dylan Strome was a key offensive option for Washington last season, with 67 points. He put up 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games.
• Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 31 goals and 34 assists.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points (10 goals, 42 assists) last season.
• Charlie Lindgren had a record of 25-16-7 in 50 games last season, conceding 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage, 17th in the league.

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