Wednesday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the Washington Capitals (4-1) and the Philadelphia Flyers (1-4-1) at Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia. The Capitals are -142 on the moneyline to win at home against the Flyers (+120) in the game, which starts at 7:30 PM ET on TNT.
You can watch on TNT to see the Capitals play the Flyers.
Capitals vs. Flyers Game Info & Odds
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: TNT
Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
Favorite: Capitals (-142)
Underdog: Flyers (+120)
Over/under: 6
Capitals vs. Flyers Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Capitals (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6)
Score Prediction:
Capitals 6 – Flyers 1
How to Bet on Capitals vs. Flyers
Capitals and Flyers Betting Trends
Washington and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in three of five games this season.
Philadelphia’s games this season have had over 6 goals three of six times.
These teams score 6.2 goals per match between them, 0.2 more than this game’s total.
These two teams concede a combined 7.2 goals per game, 1.2 more than this game’souting’s over/under.
The Capitals are playing as a moneyline favorite for the first time this season.
The Flyers have been listed as an underdog five times this season, and won once.
Capitals Stats & Insights
The Capitals offense’s 20 total goals (four per game) rank 18th in the league.
On defense, the Capitals have been one of the best units in league competition, giving up 15 goals to rank sixth.
The team has the league’s eighth-best goal differential at +5 this season.
The Capitals shoot 13.7% as a team, ranked sixth-best in the league.
The Capitals’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 26.2 hits and 17.6 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged 4.0 goals per game (20 total) during that span.
Defensively, the Capitals have given up 14 goals (2.8 per game) in those 10 outings.
Flyers Stats & Insights
The Flyers have scored 13 goals this season (2.2 per game) to rank 30th in the NHL.
The Flyers’ 25 total goals allowed (4.2 per game) rank 23rd in the league.
They have a -12 goal differential, which ranks 30th in the league.
The Flyers’ collective 7.6% shooting percentage ranks 28th in the league.
The Flyers have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
They have put up just 13 goals during that time.
On the defensive end, the Flyers have given up 4.0 goals per game (24 total) in those 10 matchups.
Capitals Key Players to Watch
One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has eight points (three goals, five assists) and plays an average of 17:50 per game.
Connor McMichael is contributing with six points (one goal, five assists).
Charlie Lindgren has a record of 2-1-0. He has allowed seven goals (2.36 goals against average) and racked up 67 saves.
Flyers Key Players to Watch
Philadelphia’s Matvei Michkov has recorded three assists and two goals in six games, good for five points.
Philadelphia’s Scott Laughton has racked up four total points (0.7 per game), with two goals and two assists.
Samuel Ersson has an .888 save percentage (38th in the league), with 111 total saves, while conceding 14 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put up a 1-2-1 record between the posts for Philadelphia this season.
Capitals vs. Flyers Injuries
Capitals: T.J. Oshie: Back (Out For Season), Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out For Season), Matt Roy: Lower Body (Questionable)
Flyers: Ryan Ellis: Back (Out)
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