NHL odds: Capitals-Penguins prediction, odds, pick, and more

The regular-season series between the Caps and Pens is tied at 1-1. This is the first time this season that they will meet at Pittsburgh's home ice. Washington is looking for consistency, as it has not won consecutively this year. Pittsburgh is hoping to return to its winning ways.

Washington Capitals beat Dallas Stars 5-0 on Friday. Before that, they lost to the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks by a combined score of 5 to 3. The Caps are 12-5 in their last 17 games against Eastern Conference teams. Pittsburgh's penalty killing hasn't been good lately. The Pens have allowed three goals on 10 chances on the power play by their opponents. Washington went 1/3 on their man advantage in the 6-1 home win against Pittsburgh way back in November.

The Penguins have lost three games in a row. They lost to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Pittsburgh has not scored in the first period in any of its last five games. Tristan Jarry has allowed six goals in his last two starts. The Penguins defeated Washington in DC last December. The team has lost in five of their last seven visits to Pittsburgh. It's a good bet that the Penguins will cover the spread.

Penguins have lost all of their last three games. Two of those games were decided beyond regulation time. The Penguins are playing at home against a rival.