NHL Betting Line Favors the over the Sunday
Fans betting on NHL look for value at Verizon Center on Sunday as the host Washington Capitals battle the Anaheim Ducks in hockey odds action.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Ducks to win this game 3.2-2.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Capitals sport a record of 56-17-8 heading into this matchup, while the Anaheim Ducks sit at 45-25-11 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 33-31-17 for the Capitals and 32-33-16 for the Ducks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Anaheim injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Washington Capitals at No. 13 and the Anaheim Ducks at No. 5 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.11 goals per game, against a Ducks defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.37 goals allowed. The Capitals power play is averaging 22.54% while the Ducks defense kills off 87.02% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ducks were a 5-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Avalanche. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Anaheim at -165 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Blues on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +118 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
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