Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions
The Washington Capitals (14-8-3) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (15-10-3) on Thursday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHLPP/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Capitals vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Washington is on a 2-game win streak after knocking off the Blackhawks 4-2 in Chicago on Sunday. RW Nic Dowd found the back of the net twice while RW Anthony Mantha and C Dylan Strome also scored. G Darcy Kuemper saved 32 of 34 shots.
Philadelphia had a 4-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a 3-2 overtime loss at the Nashville Predators. Philly came back from down 2-0 with a goal to close out the 2nd period and another midway through the 3rd. C Sean Couturier led the Flyers with a goal and an assist in the loss.
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Capitals at Flyers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Capitals +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Flyers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-225) | Flyers -1.5 (+180)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
Capitals at Flyers projected goalies
Darcy Kuemper (6-6-2, 3.13 GAA, .892 SV%) vs. Carter Hart (9-6-1, 2.42 GAA, .919 SV%, 1 SO)
Kuemper has been the Capitals' most consistent goalie this season appearing in 14 games. His .892 save percentage is 39th in the NHL and he has allowed 12 goals in his last 4 appearances. He bounced back on Sunday, allowing only 2 goals after being pulled just 14 minutes into his previous start and allowing 3 goals.
Hart's 2.42 goals allowed per game puts him at 8th-best in the NHL while his .919 save percentage also ranks 8th. He has appeared in 17 games this season, starting all of them. He has allowed just 4 goals in his last 3 games.
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Capitals at Flyers picks and predictions
Prediction
Flyers 4, Capitals 1
Moneyline
PASS.
At -135 odds on the Flyers, the puck line presents more profit.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET FLYERS -1.5 (+180).
The Flyers are 18-7 ATS this season and have won by at least 3 goals in 2 of their last 3 games. They are returning home after a 3-game road stretch and are playing a Capitals team that has lost 2 of its last 3 road games being outscored 10-1 combined in the losses. Washington is just 8-14 ATS this season.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 5.5 (+100).
While 5.5 is a low total, Washington sports a 15-7 Under record this season while Philly sports a 15-8-2 Under record. Washington has gone under 6 goals in 5 of its last 9 games while Philly has gone Under 6 goals in 7 of its last 10 games. With Hart in the net for the Flyers, the Capitals will have a difficult time scoring which is what will keep this game under 6 goals.
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