NHL Odds: Capitals vs. Oilers prediction, odds, pick and more

Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers are playing each other tonight. The Oilers won the first game 5-3. Both teams are in fourth place in their divisions. FanDuel Sportsbook has a prediction and pick for the game.

Washington Capitals are playing their fourth game in seven days. Ilya Samsonov will start in goal for the Capitals. The team is on a road back-to-back after last night's 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames.

Edmonton Oilers lost 3-1 to Calgary Flames. They are on a three-game losing streak. Tyson Barrie, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jesse Puljujarvi and others are unlikely to play tonight. Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Oilers.

Both the Capitals and the Oilers are playing for better playoff seeding. The Capitals are on a three-game winning streak. Oilers have 25% of their offense out injured and their goalie is not going to save them.

Washington Moneyline is picking the Capitals to beat the Oilers.