Washington Capitals vs Arizona Coyotes Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Coyotes versus the Capitals? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 vs. the Coyotes. Check out BetCoco for Washington Capitals – Arizona Coyotes odds
Washington Capitals vs Arizona Coyotes Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Coyotes are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Capitals at 2. These figures have led to Arizona posting a record of 2-1.
- Although Arizona has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- In their last three home games, Washington has averaged 5 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- As the betting underdog, the Capitals have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Coyotes have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Washington Capitals vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction
Heading into today’s game, the Coyotes sit in 13th place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 24-31-5. In their last ten games, they have gone just 1-9 and have lost four straight.
On the road, Arizona has struggled this season, going 9-17-5. Against other teams in the Western Conference, they are 14-20.
For their offensive performance, the Coyotes come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 24th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 29th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Coyotes offense is 15th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 22nd in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Washington, goalie Connor Ingram has started 36 games in this season. His current record is 17-15, and his save percentage stands at 0.861%.
At home this season, the Capitals have gone 16-9-5, including a three-game winning streak. Overall, Washington is 28-22-9 and sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. In games against other teams from the East, the Capitals have gone 18-17.
Heading into tonight’s game, Washington has won two of their last three games and six of their last ten. As the favorite, the Capitals have gone 12-2-2 this season. In games against other teams from the East, the Capitals have gone 13-8.
On offense, the Capitals are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 30th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. Washington’s offense is currently ranked 25th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 32nd in the league.
Heading into this matchup vs. Arizona, goalie Darcy Kuemper has started 27 games in this season. His current record is 13-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.704%.
Based on projections, we have the Capitals coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
Washington Capitals vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Tips
- Take the Capitals on the moneyline
- The Capitals should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- T.J. Oshie – Lower Body – Out
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
- Nic Dowd – Upper Body – Out
- Beck Malenstyn – Illness – Questionable
- Rasmus Sandin – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Martin Fehervary – Lower Body – Out
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Travis Boyd – Upper Body – Out
- Clayton Keller – Upper Body – Questionable
