Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Prediction 3-13-24 Picks

Washington Capitals (30-24-9) vs. Edmonton Oilers (39-21-3)
March 13, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Edmonton Oilers -217 / Washington Capitals +175; Over/Under: +6.5
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The Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Rogers Place. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers prediction.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals recently beat the Blackhawks and Penguins while losing to the Jets. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.65 goals per game and are scoring on 18.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 22 goals, John Carlson has 33 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 209 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.06 goals per game and are killing 80.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 89 goals on 833 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 85 goals on 962 shots.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers recently beat the Penguins while losing to the Blue Jackets and Sabres. The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.49 goals per game and are scoring on 5.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Zach Hyman leads Edmonton with 43 goals, Connor McDavid has 79 assists and Evander Kane has 187 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 2.84 goals per game and are killing 79.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Calvin Packard has allowed 31 goals on 382 shots faced, and Stuart Skinner has given up 116 goals on 1,245 shots.

Edmonton Oilers Team Facts

• The Oilers have won each of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Oilers have won the first period in eight of their last 10 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 13 of the Oilers’ last 14 night games at Rogers Place against opponents on a winning streak.

Washington Capitals Team Facts

• The Capitals have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Capitals have won the second period in each of their last four games following a road loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Capitals’ last five games following a road loss.

Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers prediction

The Edmonton Oilers are easily the better, more balanced team, and they’re at home, where they’re 20-8-2 on the season. The Oilers should be favored over a Capitals team that’s had issues putting things together all season. With that said, the Capitals have played their best hockey over the last few weeks, and they are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. The Capitals have won5 of their last 8 games in the underdog role. Yes, the Oilers should be favored and they probably win this game. However, the value is with the Caps and a chance to make two times your money. I’ll take a shot with the road dog.