Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 12/5/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Monday, December 5, 2022

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+118) Oilers (-142)

Rogers Place is the location where the Edmonton Oilers (14-11-0) will attempt to defeat the Washington Capitals (10-12-4) on Monday. The odds on this game have Washington at +118 while Edmonton is at -142. The over/under has been set at 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-2 defeat against the Flames their last time on the ice. The Capitals had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. For the game, they finished 2 of the 29 shots they put on net. Moreover, they had 4 power play chances and were able to notch 1 goal. Washington had 6 minutes in the box in this contest.

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When at even strength, the Capitals have allowed 66 goals while earning 52 of their own. Washington Capitals opponents have recorded 77 power play opportunities (24th in hockey) and have racked up 15 goals in those attempts. With regard to their scoring, the Washington Capitals have notched 71 goals (22nd in hockey) for the season and have surrendered 81. Washington has taken 774 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.2%. For the current season, they have tallied 24 points and their points percentage comes in at .462. The Capitals so far have had 805 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .899. Washington comes into the game with 92 power play opportunities and they have notched 19 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 20.65%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Darcy Kuemper. The opposition has racked up 746 goals against Kuemper in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.49. Kuemper has participated in 319 contests during his NHL career. His save percentage currently sits at .918 during his 17,985 minutes in the crease. He has earned a mark of 151-104-38 and he started in 302 games. For his professional hockey career, Kuemper has accounted for 171 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .566. Kuemper has seen 9,054 shots against him and has garnered 8,308 saves.

In their last outing, Edmonton faced the Canadiens in a matchup where the Oilers got the victory by a mark of 5-3. The Oilers scored 5 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they attempted. They had 5 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and notched 3 out of those opportunities.

The Oilers have earned 60 goals at even strength and 27 goals (2nd in professional hockey) while on the power play. Edmonton has tried 794 shots (12th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.96%, while allowing their opponents 823 shots. Over the course of the season, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 87 goals, 28 points, in addition to a points percentage of .560. They have permitted 90 goals to be scored by way of 61 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 92 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 29.35%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 70.41% on their opponents 98 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.1%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jack Campbell between the pipes. Campbell holds a career mark of 78-45-14 and has participated in 148 games. Campbell's percentage of quality starts sits at 53.6% and he has accumulated 74 quality starting assignments in his career. He has compiled 3,839 saves out of the 4,209 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .912. His opponents are averaging 2.67 goals per contest and he has allowed 370 goals overall. He has started in 138 contests and has played for a total of 8,314 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Edmonton (-142)

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