Arizona Coyotes vs Washington Capitals Preview
Betting on today’s Capitals and Coyotes game? Catch the action at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ, as the Coyotes hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MNMT.
The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Coyotes being the favored team playing at home against the Capitals. Check out BetCoco for Arizona Coyotes – Washington Capitals odds
Arizona Coyotes vs Washington Capitals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Capitals and Coyotes did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Capitals have a record of 2-1. The Capitals also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 3 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Across their ten previous road games, Washington has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last three home games, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 4-6 and an puck line mark of 7-3.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Washington has a poor record vs the puck line going 0-5. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.
Arizona Coyotes vs Washington Capitals Prediction
As they prepare to face Arizona, the Capitals currently possess a 12-7-2 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 6-1-1, while as underdogs, it is 6-6-1. On the road this season, they have a 5-3-1 record, while they are 7-4-1 in their games at home.
On offense, the Capitals are averaging 2.4 goals per game which is 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. This season, the Capitals have a 4-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 8-4 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Arizona, goalie Darcy Kuemper has started 12 games in this season. His current record is 5-5, and his save percentage stands at 89.4%.
As they prepare to face Washington, the Coyotes currently possess a 12-9-2 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 6-1-1, while as underdogs, it is 6-8-1. On the road this season, they have a 5-5-2 record, while they are 7-4-0 in their games at home.
On offense, the Coyotes are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 29th in the league. The Arizona offense is ranked 7th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 32nd in the NHL.
Goalie Connor Ingram comes into the game having made 13 starts this season. So far, his record is 10-3 and he has a save percentage of 92.5%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Capitals winning this one 4-3.
Arizona Coyotes vs Washington Capitals Betting Tips
- We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+100)
- The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Travis Dermott – Upper Body – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Barrett Hayton – Upper Body – Out
- Jack McBain – Lower Body – Out
- Vladislav Kolyachonok – Lower Body – Out
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Max Pacioretty – Achilles – Out
- T.J. Oshie – Upper Body – Out
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
- Charlie Lindgren – Illness – Questionable
