Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks
The Florida Panthers (6-4-1) square off against the Washington Capitals (5-4-1) at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT and Max. The Panthers took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Capitals are coming off a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the win in Wednesday's game.
Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Panthers 3, Capitals 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-140)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have a 6-4-1 record overall, with a 1-1-2 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the four games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-0-1 record (good for seven points).
- Florida has scored a pair of goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals seven times, and are 5-2-0 in those games (to record 10 points).
- In the five games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 3-2-0 to record six points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Florida is 4-3-1 (nine points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 2-1-0 (four points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (5-4-1 overall) have posted a record of 2-1-3 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- Washington has earned three points (1-0-1) in its two games decided by one goal.
- This season the Capitals scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Washington has seven points (3-0-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- So far this season, the Capitals have scored more than two goals two times and won each of those games.
- This season, Washington has scored a single power-play goal in three games and registered four points with a record of 2-1-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 2-2-1 (five points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Capitals finished 3-2-0 in those matchups (six points).
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Panthers vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT and Max
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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