The Washington Capitals will try to be nasty hosts on Monday when the Edmonton Oilers pay a visit to Verizon Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Washington Capitals as -194 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Capitals to win this game 3.6-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Capitals sit at 13-5-1 on the season; in comparison, the Edmonton Oilers are currently 7-12-1. Looking to wager on the totals? Washington is 6-11-2 OU, and Edmonton is 13-6-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Edmonton injuries news.
The Oilers - Capitals odds would favor the Capitals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Edmonton is at No. 13.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 4-ranked offense (3.21 goals per game) against a Edmonton Oilers defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.15 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 23.64% rate while the Oilers have a 77.97% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Oilers were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Devils. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Edmonton at -120 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Capitals were a 7-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Avalanche. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Washington at -186 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Edmonton is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games
- Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
- Washington is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton at Carolina, Wednesday, November 25th
Washington home to Winnipeg, Wednesday, November 25th
