Washington Capitals vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 1/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

Ball Arena is where the Colorado Avalanche (30-14-3) will attempt to beat the Washington Capitals (22-16-6) on Wednesday.

The Washington Capitals will need a bounce back game after taking a 3-0 defeat against the Blues their last time out. The Capitals didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. In the outing, they couldn't finish any of the 18 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 3 power play attempts but weren't able to score a goal. Washington garnered 20 penalty minutes for this game.

Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 135 power play tries (23rd in the NHL) and have come away with 26 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have seen 1,343 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .906. Washington has taken 1,198 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.6%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 100 goals while earning 86 when they are on offense. Washington has compiled 120 power play opportunities and they have tallied 17 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 14.17%. For the year, they have earned 50 points and their points % is .568. When it comes to scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have racked up 103 goals (30th in the National Hockey League) on the season and have allowed 126.

The man in net for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Over the course of his time in hockey, Kuemper has recorded 198 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .550. His save percentage currently is at .915 for his 21,426 minutes in the crease. Kuemper has had 10,823 shots taken against him and has accrued 9,901 saves. Opponents have racked up 922 goals versus Kuemper in his career and his goals against average is 2.58. He has earned an overall mark of 176-131-45 and he has started in 360 games. Kuemper has participated in 379 games during his professional hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Colorado faced off against the Flyers in an outing where the Avalanche ended up with the win by a final score of 7-4. They had 2 power play chances in this game and recorded 1 out of those opportunities. The Avalanche scored 7 goals of the 25 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Avalanche have earned 133 goals at even strength and 44 goals (1st in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. Colorado has put up 1,505 shots (3rd in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.76%, while allowing their opponents 1,375 shots. During this campaign, the Colorado Avalanche have tallied 177 goals, 63 points, in addition to a points percentage of .670. They have allowed 149 goals to be scored by way of 120 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 175 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 25.14%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 81.65% on the other teams 158 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.2%.

Across the ice you will find Alexandar Georgiev in net. He has accounted for 6,121 saves out of 6,733 shots taken, giving him a rate of .909. Georgiev has amassed a lifetime record of 123-75-19 and has played in 230 contests. He has started in 217 games and has played 12,977 minutes. Georgiev's quality start rate is 53.5% and he has qualified for 116 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.83 goals/game and he has given up 612 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Colorado

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