Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 12/3/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+112) Flames (-134)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the location where the Calgary Flames (10-10-3) will meet the Washington Capitals (10-11-4) on Saturday. The line on this contest has Washington at +112 while Calgary is sitting at -134. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Washington Capitals were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-2 loss to the Kraken in the last game they played. Washington earned 9 penalty mins in this contest. Furthermore, they had 4 chances with the advantage and scored 1 goal. The Capitals had a below average offensive outing in this defeat. In the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 2 of the 23 shots they put on net.

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Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 74 power play opportunities (23rd in the league) and have come away with 15 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have seen 769 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. Washington has attempted 745 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.3%. When playing at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 61 goals while getting 51 when they are on offense. Washington has tallied 88 power play opportunities and they have tallied 18 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 20.45%. For the season, they sit with 24 points and their points percentage is .480. With regard to scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have earned 69 goals (19th in the NHL) so far this year and have allowed 76.

The man protecting the net in this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have been able to score 744 goals against Kuemper in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.49. Kuemper has been involved in 318 games during his hockey career. His save percentage currently is .918 in his 17,949 minutes played. He has amassed a record of 151-104-38 and he started in 301 games. For his career, Kuemper is sitting with 170 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .565. Kuemper has seen 9,028 shots against him and has gathered 8,284 total saves.

In their last game, Calgary faced off against the Canadiens in a game where the Flames ended up taking the loss by a mark of 2-1. They had 4 power play attempts in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Flames notched 1 goal out of the 46 shots on goal they took.

Calgary has attempted 800 shots (8th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.38%, while allowing their opponents 651 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.52% on their opponents 83 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 89.1%. They have earned 74 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 18.92%. The Flames are sitting with 53 goals at even strength and 14 goals (25th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 71 goals to be scored by way of 54 goals at even strength and 17 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Calgary Flames have earned 67 goals, 23 points, as well as a points percentage of .500.

Across the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom in net. He has accrued 10,395 saves out of 11,412 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .911. Markstrom holds a career record of 177-158-45 and has been in goal for 395 contests. He has started in 379 games and his ice time sits at 22,603 minutes. Markstrom's percentage of quality starts comes out to 52.8% and he has accumulated 200 quality starts in his professional career. Teams are averaging 2.70 goals per contest and he has yielded 1,017 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (+112)

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