Penguins vs Capitals Picks, Predictions, and Odds Tonight

Neither the Penguins nor the Capitals are playing at an elite level, but both teams are capable of massive scoring output. Alex Ovechkin and the Caps are deserving of a look.

Penguins are on a seven-game losing skid. The Caps are the favorites at plus odds.

Penguins and Capitals are playing tonight. The Caps are an underdog. Alex Ovechkin has scored in three straight games and five of six. Pittsburgh has lost seven straight and is in the bottom seven. Oviachkin's anytime goal prop is +110. Penguins have an expected goals against differential of +0.33. They have a poor defense with a possible injured Kris Letang and a bottom pairing of Brian Dumoulin and Jan Rutta.

Penguins vs. Capitals is tonight's game. Alex Ovechkin anytime goal is a good bet.

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Penguins haven't won a game since October 22. Washington ended a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Oilers on Monday. Pittsburgh is in the Bottom 7 in most defensive and goals-against metrics. Tristan Jarry has allowed 21 goals in his last five starts. The Pens are a slight favorite on neutral ice. The Caps are the betting favorite at home. They are missing Dmitry Orlov. Penguins are old, shallow in scoring, weak on the blue line and getting bad goaltending.

The Caps were on a run of six straight Unders but they are now 6-8 O/U on the season. The Caps have scored just five 5-on-5 goals in their last five games. Pittsburgh's penalty kill is one of the worst in hockey. Jarry has allowed three, six, four, 6, and 3 goals over his last three starts.

Penguins vs. Capitals is a game to watch tonight. The Underdog is 4-1 in the last five meetings.