The Washington Capitals (17-9-2) will visit the Anaheim Ducks (16-10-1) on Friday at 10 p.m. ET, in a matchup featuring one of the top four teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively. Capitals (-148) at Ducks (+124) has a definite favorite, according to the moneyline odds.
Washington earned a 7-1 victory on the road its last time out on Dec. 3 against the San Jose Sharks. Ryan Leonard had four points (two goals and two assists) for the Capitals.
Anaheim’s last game was a home loss, 7-0, against the Utah Mammoth on Dec. 3. Petr Mrazek saved zero Mammoth shots in that outing while allowing zero goals.
Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which club we think will bring home the victory in Friday’s action on the ice.
Bet now on FanDuel Sportsbook!Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions & Pick
For the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks, computer-calculated moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, per Dunkel Index.
Prediction:
Capitals 6 – Ducks 1
Pick OU:
Over 6.5
(Dunkel projecting 7.03 goals)
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Capitals vs. Ducks Moneylines
Snag a look below at the latest moneylines for the Capitals-Ducks game.
Favorite: Capitals (-148)Underdog: Ducks (+124)Capitals Betting InsightsThe Capitals have won 66.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (14-7).In games it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Washington is 6-4 (winning 60.0% of the time).The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 59.7% chance to win.Washington’s games this season have finished above this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 11 times.Ducks Betting InsightsThe Ducks have been an underdog in 20 games this season, and won 12 (60.0%).This season Anaheim has won six of its nine games, or 66.7%, when it’s the underdog by at least +124 on the moneyline.Oddsmakers have implied, given the moneyline set for this matchup, that the Ducks have a 44.6% chance to win.Anaheim has played 16 games this season with over 6.5 goals.Capitals Key StatsWashington’s 98 total goals (3.5 per game) rank second in the NHL.The Capitals have given up 69 total goals (only 2.5 per game), the second-fewest in NHL play.Its goal differential (+29) makes the team second-best in the league.The 14 power-play goals the Capitals have recorded this season (to rank 18th in the NHL) have come on 81 power-play chances.Washington has the league’s 21st-ranked power-play conversion rate (17.28%).The one shorthanded goal the Capitals have scored this season rank 20th among NHL squads.Washington kills 72.94% of opponent power plays, the 28th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.Washington wins 48% of its faceoffs (22nd in NHL).The Capitals make 11.9% of their shots (sixth in the league).Ducks Key StatsWith 94 goals (3.5 per game), Anaheim has the league’s fourth-best offense.The Ducks have allowed 91 total goals this season (3.4 per game), 22nd in the league.Its +3 goal differential is the 10th-best in the league.The Ducks have 17 power-play goals (on 91 chances), 13th in the NHL.Anaheim scores on 18.68% of its power plays, No. 17 in the NHL.The Ducks have three shorthanded goals (fifth in NHL).The 75% penalty-kill percentage of Anaheim is 27th in the league.At 46.3%, Anaheim has the league’s 29th-ranked faceoff win percentage.With a shooting percentage of 11.6%, the Ducks are 11th in the league.
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