How to Pick the Flyers vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals are coming off a win and a loss, respectively, heading into their matchup at Capital One Arena on Friday at 7:00 PM ET. The Capitals are underdogs despite being the hosts, at +122, and the Flyers are -145.

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Flyers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Philadelphia and its opponent have combined for more than Friday's over/under of 6 goals 31 times this season.
• This season, 29 of Washington's games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.43 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game's total is 0.1 less than the 6.1 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Flyers Moneyline: -145

• The Flyers have been victorious in 10 of their 15 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
• Philadelphia is 4-4 (winning 50.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -145 or shorter.
• The Flyers have a 59.2% chance (based on the moneyline's implied probability) to win this game.

Capitals Moneyline: +122

• In 43 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Washington has secured the upset 15 times.
• The Capitals have 13 wins in games when their odds are +122 or longer on the moneyline (in 30 opportunities).
• Washington's moneyline gives it an implied probability of 45.0% to win this contest.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Philadelphia 3

Flyers Leaders

• Travis Konecny has been imperative to Philadelphia's offense this season, racking up 55 points in 57 games.
• Joel Farabee has 17 goals and 27 assists for Philadelphia to compile 44 total points (0.7 per game).
• With 36 points through 59 games (nine goals and 27 assists), Travis Sanheim has been an important part of Philadelphia's offensive attack this season.
• Across 33 games played, Samuel Ersson has a goaltending record of 17-11-4. During those games, he's allowed 80 goals while recording 726 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 43 points (0.7 per game). He has scored 21 goals and 22 assists in 58 games (playing 17:41 per game).
• Alexander Ovechkin has made a big impact for Washington this season with 43 points, thanks to 16 goals and 27 assists.
• John Carlson has scored four goals and contributed 30 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 34.
• Darcy Kuemper's record stands at 13-12-3 on the season, allowing 89 goals (3.2 goals against average) and collecting 744 saves with an .893 save percentage (51st in the league).

Flyers' Schedule

Capitals' Schedule

Philadelphia vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Friday, March 1, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, MNMT, and NBCS-PH
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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