Ottawa Senators at Washington Capitals Betting Odds and Pick
The visiting Ottawa Senators hope for a solid performance on Sunday as they look to steal a win at Verizon Center against the Washington Capitals.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.9-2.7 win for the Capitals on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
21-9-5 Washington battles the Senators, currently with a 20-12-4 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 14-14-7 for the Capitals and 15-19-2 for the Senators. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Ottawa injuries news.
The Washington Capitals sit at No. 5 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Ottawa Senators sit at a No. 18 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 13-ranked offense (2.77 goals per game) against a Ottawa Senators defense that ranks No. 11 at 2.67 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.12% rate while the Senators have a 83.2% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ottawa lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Red Wings on December 29. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at +130 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington was a 6-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Devils. They won as -158 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Ottawa home to Washington, Saturday, January 7th
Washington home to Toronto, Tuesday, January 3rd