Flyers vs Capitals Prediction NHL Picks 3/1/24

Washington Capitals (27-22-9) vs Philadelphia Flyers (31-22-7)

Game Info: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)

Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -143 / Philadelphia Flyers +115 --- Over/Under: 6

The Philadelphia Flyers need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Washington Capitals look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Here’s a Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals prediction.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers rebounded from losses to the Rangers and Penguins with a win over the Lightning. The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.98 goals per game and are scoring on 13 percent of their power play opportunities. Travis Konecny leads Philadelphia with 27 goals, Travis Sanheim has 28 assists and Owen Tippett has 214 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 2.92 goals per game and are killing 86.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Carter Hart has allowed 68 goals on 727 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 80 goals on 805 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals recently lost to the Panthers and Red Wings, while beating the Senators. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.59 goals per game and are scoring on 18.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 21 goals, John Carlson has 30 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 193 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 80 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 89 goals on 833 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 75 goals on 812 shots.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in five of his last six home appearances against the Flyers.
• John Carlson has recorded a point in each of the Capitals' last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Rasmus Sandin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• John Carlson ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference for average time on ice (25:52) this season.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Tyson Foerster has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances.
• Scott Laughton has recorded at least one assist in six of the Flyers' last seven games.
• Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances.
• Sean Couturier ranks 1st in the Metropolitan Division for shootout goals (3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Washington Capitals rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.59).
• The Washington Capitals rank 29th in the league for shots per game this season (27.3).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (12.95%).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (86.24%).

Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals prediction

The Philadelphia Flyers have been road warriors this season with a 16-9-5 record, and they've been the better team this season overall. However, the Flyers aren't in great form, with losses in 4 of their last 5 games. The Washington Capitals have turned things around over the last two weeks, which includes wins in 4 of their last 6 games and taking the Panthers to overtime. The Caps have life in terms of the playoff race, and these are games they need to take advantage of at home. The price is more than reasonable. Give me the Capitals on their home ice as they continue to build on a recent turnaround that may or may not be too little too late. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.