Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 4/9/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+120) Penguins (-143)

The Washington Capitals (38-22-10) are hitting the road to PPG Paints Arena on Saturday where they will play the Pittsburgh Penguins (41-21-10). The odds on this game have the Capitals at +120 while the Penguins are at -143. The total has been set at 6.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory against the Lightning in their last game. Washington accounted for 12 mins in the box in this matchup. The Capitals had a impressive offensive output in the win. Moreover, they had 5 power play opportunities and netted 2 goals. In the game, they netted 4 out of the 28 shots they put on goal.

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The Capitals have had 2,041 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .901. When at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 166 goals while having 183 themselves. Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 193 power play tries (25th in the NHL) and have tallied 37 goals in those attempts. For the current season, they have earned 86 points and their points percentage is .614. Washington has tried 2,179 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.3%. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have tallied 225 goals (13th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have conceded 203. Washington has 211 power play opportunities and they have tallied 42 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 19.91%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Vitek Vanecek. Vanecek has taken the ice for 73 games throughout his NHL career. He has amassed a record of 38-21-9 and he was named the starter in 70 games. The opposition has notched 181 goals against Vanecek in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.65. Vanecek has seen 1,998 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 1,817 saves. His save percentage is .909 for his 4,099 mins played. For his professional hockey career, Vanecek has earned 34 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .486.

When they were on the ice last, Pittsburgh faced off against the Rangers in a game where the Penguins went home in defeat by a score of 3-0. They had 3 power play chances in this contest but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Penguins scored 0 goals of the 30 shots on goal they attempted.

The Penguins have earned 186 goals at even strength and 48 goals (11th in the NHL) while on the power play. Pittsburgh has tried 2,496 shots (5th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 9.38%, while allowing their opponents 2,193 shots. On the year, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a total of 234 goals, 92 points, and a points percentage of .639. They have a total of 223 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 21.52%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 85.96% on their oppositions 178 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 91.3%. They have allowed 191 goals to be scored by way of 166 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they had less men on the ice.

On the other side of the ice you will find Tristan Jarry between the pipes. He has recorded 4,106 stops out of 4,488 shots taken, giving him a save % of .915. Jarry has earned a lifetime mark of 92-46-13 and has participated in 157 games. He got the starting nod in 149 contests and has racked up 8,951 minutes. Jarry's quality start rate is 61.7% and he has qualified for 92 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.56 goals per game and he has yielded 382 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (-143)

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