Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Capitals? The puck drops at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
The Oilers are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Washington Capitals – Edmonton Oilers odds
Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Capitals have the leg up at 2-1. The Capitals also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Washington has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Washington has an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 5-5 straight up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Oilers have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
The Oilers are set to face Washington with a 5-12-1 record. Their track record as favorites is 5-7-1, while they maintain 0-5-0 when considered underdogs. On the road, they have gone 2-8-0 this season and are 3-4-1 at home.
For their offensive performance, the Oilers come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 26th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Oilers offense is 14th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 9th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Washington, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 12 games in this season. His current record is 4-7, and his save percentage stands at 86.5%.
Going into the game against Edmonton, the Capitals hold a 10-4-2 record. They have a 5-0-1 record when favored and 5-4-1 as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 3-1-1 record, while they are 7-3-1 in their games at home.
For their offensive performance, the Capitals come in averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, which is 31st in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. The Washington offense is ranked 32nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 18th in the NHL.
Goalie Charlie Lindgren comes into the game having made five starts this season. So far, his record is 4-1 and he has a save percentage of 94%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Capitals.
Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+108)
- The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Max Pacioretty – Achilles – Out
- Evgeny Kuznetsov – Illness – Questionable
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
- Martin Fehervary – Lower Body – Out
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Dylan Holloway – Knee – Out
- Ryan Fanti – Hip – Out
