Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 11/7/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals

Date: Monday, November 7, 2022

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: NBC Sports Washington

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (-110) Capitals (-110)

Capital One Arena is the site where the Washington Capitals (5-6-2) will attempt to beat the Edmonton Oilers (7-5-0) on Monday. The odds on this game have Edmonton at -110 and Washington is sitting at -110. The betting total is set at 7.

The Edmonton Oilers will look for better times on the ice after their 6-2 loss against the Stars in their previous contest . Edmonton tallied 6 minutes in the box in this contest. The Oilers had a below average offensive performance in the defeat. Furthermore, they had 6 power play attempts and scored 1 goal. While out there on the ice, they converted 2 of the 30 shots they tried.

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When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Edmonton Oilers have notched 46 goals (6th in hockey) over the course of the season and have surrendered 42. For the season, they have accumulated 14 points and their points percentage is sitting at .583. Edmonton has compiled 47 power play opportunities and they have scored 15 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 31.91%. When playing at even strength, the Oilers have allowed the opponent to score 28 goals while notching 31 when they are on offense. Edmonton has tried 401 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.5%. The Oilers have had 417 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .899. Edmonton Oilers opponents have totaled 51 power play tries (3rd in hockey) and have scored 14 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Jack Campbell. Campbell has been in net for 143 matchups throughout his hockey career. He has accumulated a mark of 76-42-14 and he has gotten the start in 133 games. Opponents have been able to score 350 goals against Campbell in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.62. Campbell has had 4,056 shots taken against him and has garnered 3,706 total saves. His save percentage is at .914 during his 8,014 minutes played. For his professional hockey career, Campbell has tallied 73 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .549.

In their last game, Washington played the Coyotes in a game where the Capitals ended up losing by a score of 3-2. They had 3 power play chances in this matchup and recorded 1 out of those attempts. The Capitals tallied 2 goals of the 36 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Capitals have accumulated 26 goals at even strength and 9 goals (15th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Washington has put up 371 shots (16th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.43%, while allowing the other team 411 shots. On the campaign, the Washington Capitals have notched a total of 35 goals, 12 points, as well as a points percentage of .462. They have granted a total of 37 goals to be scored by of a combination of 29 goals at even strength and 8 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 43 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 20.93%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.49% on their oppositions 41 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 91.0%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Darcy Kuemper defending the goal. He has accounted for 8,058 stops out of the 8,780 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .918. Kuemper is sitting with a career record of 147-100-37 and has been in net for 309 games. He has made the start in 292 games and has played 17,454 minutes. Kuemper's percentage of quality starts comes out to 56.5% and he has made 165 quality starts in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.48 goals per game and he has conceded 722 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Edmonton (-110)

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