Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 12/7/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-170) Flyers (+140)

The Washington Capitals (11-12-4) are hitting the road to Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday where they will attempt to beat the Philadelphia Flyers (9-12-5). The line on this contest has the Capitals at -170 while the Flyers are at +140. The total comes in at 6.

The Washington Capitals came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 3-2 victory over the Oilers in their previous outing. The Capitals had a middle of the road offensive performance in the victory. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 3 of the 50 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with the advantage and scored 1 goal. Washington compiled 2 penalty minutes in this game.

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Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 78 power play tries (26th in the NHL) and have racked up 15 goals in those chances. The Capitals have seen 835 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .901. Washington has attempted 824 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.0%. While at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 68 goals while getting 54 of their own. Washington comes into the game with 95 power play chances and they have notched 20 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 21.05%. For the year, they have 26 points and their points percentage is .481. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have earned 74 goals (23rd in hockey) for the season and have allowed 83.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have notched 746 goals versus Kuemper in his career and his goals against average is 2.49. Kuemper has been involved in 319 games over the course of his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .918 for his 17,985 minutes guarding the cage. He has compiled a mark of 151-104-38 and he started in 302 games. For his professional hockey career, Kuemper has earned 171 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .566. Kuemper has seen 9,054 shot attempts against him and has recorded 8,308 total saves.

In their last contest, Philadelphia went up against the Avalanche in a game where the Flyers got the win by a tally of 5-3. The Flyers scored 5 goals out of the 34 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this game and scored 2 out of those chances.

Philadelphia has taken 753 shots (22nd in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.50%, while allowing the opposition 828 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 74.70% on their oppositions 83 power play tries, and their save percentage is 89.9%. They have earned 81 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.05%. The Flyers have earned 51 goals at even strength and 13 goals (30th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 84 goals to be scored by of a combination of 63 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the Philadelphia Flyers have earned a total of 64 goals, 23 points, as well as a points percentage of .442.

Across the rink you will find Carter Hart defending the net. Hart has compiled a career record of 70-68-20 and has participated in 165 games. Hart's quality start percentage comes out to 49.4% and he has made 78 quality starts in his NHL career. He has recorded 4,379 saves out of 4,834 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .906. Teams are averaging 2.95 goals per contest and he has allowed 455 goals overall. He has started in 158 contests and has racked up 9,255 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+140)

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