Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Odds, Picks & Predictions
The Washington Capitals (26-21-9), fifth in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division, host the Ottawa Senators (25-27-3), seventh in the Atlantic Division in one of four games on the NHL schedule. It’s the second meeting between the two teams this season with the Senators beating the Capitals 6-1 at home in October. Ottawa is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games but still a longshot for the NHL playoffs, while the Capitals are eight points back of the second wildcard spot with four games in hand.
Anton Forsberg (3.08 GAA, .895 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Senators and Charlie Lindgred is the projected starting goaltender for Washington. Let’s take a look at the Senators vs Capitals odds and NHL picks for tonight’s game, alongside our deep analysis of the scores and odds.
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Odds
The Senators are slight betting favorites with NHL odds of -120 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+205) for the puck line. Washington is a +100 moneyline underdog with +1.5 (-245) puck line odds. The over/under for the Senators vs Capitals odds is 6.5 according to BetUS.
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Information
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals
Location of the game: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: Monday, February 26 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Betting Preview
Senators Showing Positive Signs
Ottawa might not make the playoffs this year, but at least they’re showing positive signs as of late. The team is rounding into form under head coach Jacques Martin, playing how most people expected they would to start the season. They’re 7-2-1 in their last 10 NHL games, although that hasn’t really improved the Ottawa Senators standings in the tough Atlantic Division – they’re still 16 points out of the playoffs.
The Senators are eighth in goals (3.35) and eighth in shots (32.6). However, their power play woes continue, with a ranking of 26th and a 16.3 percent efficiency, coupled with a T27th position in goals allowed (3.51). They also have the fourth-worst PK in the league at 74.9 percent. The Ottawa Senators are 8-14-1 on the road this season.
Tim Stutzle leads the Senators in NHL player stats with 53 points (14 goals, 39 assists) and Claude Giroux is second with 52 points (18 goals, 34 assists). Artem Zub is on the NHL injury report for Ottawa with a lower-body injury,
Capitals Hanging around in the Playoff Picture
The Capitals have been better than expected this season and are surprisingly still in the playoff hunt following a 4-3-3 stretch in the last 10 games on the Washington Capital schedule. They’re 3-0-1 in their last four games and coming off of a 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday.
Washington is 15th in goals allowed (3.05), but has surprisingly struggled to score, ranking 30th in goals (2.52) and 29th in shots (27.6). Alex Ovechkin, tied for the team lead with 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) is heating up after a slow start to the season – he has 14 points in his last 11 games.
Anthony Mantha and T.J. Oshie are out with injuries for the Washington Capitals.
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Betting Picks
Ottawa is one of the worst NHL teams on the road and the Capitals need to take advantage of their games in hand to stay in the playoff race. Lindgren, the expected starter for Washington, is 3-1-1 in his last five starts. The under is a decent bet too considering Ottawa’s over-under record on the road is 11-12 and the Capitals’ over-under record on home ice is 11-17.
- Pick 1: Washington +100
- Pick 2: Under 6.5 (-110)
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