Capitals vs Flames Prediction NHL Picks 3/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Flames betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Monday, March 18th at the Scotiabank Saddledome. We will take a look at: 

- The Washington Capitals recent form and recent player performance

- The Calgary Flames recent form and recent player performance

- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Flames and Hurricanes.

Capitals Coming off a Victory

The Capitals faced off against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, and they were able to secure the 2-1 victory. Charlie Lindgren started in goal, and he saved 21 of the 22 shots that he faced. Washington is averaging 2.62 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the defense is ranked 18th. Dylan Storme has scored 22 goals and added 19 assists so far this season. The Capitals are going to need the defense to step up here. 

Flames Offense Dominated

The Flames faced off against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, and they were able to secure the 5-2 victory. Mikael Backlund had strong game putting up two gals and adding an assist. The Flames on the season are averaging 3.15 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.15 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th, while the defense is ranked 20th. Nazem Kadri has been the top player for the Flames scoring 23 goals and adding 36 assists so far this season.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Andrew Mangiapane has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flames' last four games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in three of the Flames' last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Blake Coleman has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames' last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Yegor Sharangovich ranks T1st in the Western Conference for shootout goals (3) this season.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Tom Wilson has recorded at least one point in six of his last seven appearances against the Flames.
• Sonny Milano has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals' last three games against the Flames.
• John Carlson ranks 1st in the Metropolitan Division for average time on ice (25:40) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.83%).
• The Calgary Flames rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.08%).
• The Washington Capitals rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.62).
• The Washington Capitals rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (27.0).

Capitals vs Flames Betting Prediction 

The Flames' offense sure looked good on Saturday, and they are going to continue that success here. The Flames are averaging 3.15 goals per game, and the Capitals defense hasn’t been great. The Capitals' offense is averaging only 2.62 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. This is going to be a comfortable victory here. Back the Flames on the puck line. 

Shane’s PickFlames -1.5