Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, NHL Odds
The Oilers have opened their current four-game road trip with three straight losses by multi-goal margins, and have now fallen to defeat in seven of their past eight road contests. The Capitals have rebounded from a brutal start to the season by going 9-1-1 in their past 11 contests, and have picked up at least a point in seven of their past eight home contests.
The Capitals get no credit from oddsmakers for their recent steady performance, listed as +100 home underdogs on the Friday NHL odds, but are a short -250 wager on the puckline. The Oilers lead the way as -120 road chalk, and -120 odds favour the total going OVER 6.5.
Oilers vs. Capitals NHL Betting Odds
The Oilers’ march towards a lost season has continued during their current road trip. The club’s massive goaltending deficiencies have been on full display over their three losses, in which they have surrendered 17 total goals, leaving them ahead of only last-place San Jose with a team goals against average of 4.00. The only bright side for loyal Oilers betting fans has been a reliable 4-0 run for the OVER in totals betting. In addition to their current slide, the Oilers are also mired in a two-game losing streak against Washington. Edmonton has also lost five of six meetings with Eastern Conference opponents this season, and has given up 5.25 goals per game in four road defeats. Conversely, the Caps have come alive since losing four of their first five games of the season. The club has enjoyed solid goaltending while allowing just nine total goals during their five-game win streak, and have surrendered just 2.13 goals per game while going 6-1-1 over their past eight home dates.
Edmonton Oilers
The clock is ticking on the Oilers’ season after yet another loss on Wednesday night, this time to the Carolina Hurricanes. Indeed, it took the Canes less than 15 minutes to establish a 4-0 lead on their way to a 6-3 win that has further demoralized this squad. The Oil have certainly had their chances. Edmonton has managed to score 10 total goals during their three-game slide, and have averaged over 31 shots per game, but their scorers have simply been unable to keep pace with opponents who have filled the Oiler net. Connor McDavid picked up an assist on Wednesday, and has recorded six points in four games. However, the Oilers captain has recorded two or fewer shots on goal in five of nine road contests, and is clearly carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Leon Draisaitl has failed to score in four games, but Zach Hyman picked up the slack with two goals on Wednesday, and has emerged as the team’s surprise scoring leader with 10 goals.
Washington Capitals
The Capitals continued to roll with an impressive 4-3 comeback victory over Buffalo on Wednesday night. That marked the second time in as many games that this time has had erase an early deficit. However, the Caps have gotten better with every passing minute during their 5-0-0, allowing just seven total goals after 20 minutes during their streak. Dylan Strome padded his lead team lead in goals with a marker and an assist on Wednesday, and has picked up four points during a three-game points streak after being held off the scoresheet in his previous five appearances. Alex Ovechkin continues to lead the club with 12 points, but has potted just two goals through his first 11 home appearances of the campaign.
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