Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 11/17/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022

Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+126) Blues (-152)

The St. Louis Blues (6-8-0) will play the Washington Capitals (7-9-2) at Enterprise Center on Thursday. The moneyline on this game has the Capitals at +126 while the Blues are sitting at -152. The over/under is 6.

The Washington Capitals had a rough game after their 5-2 loss to the Panthers in their last outing. The Capitals left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. While out there on the ice, they converted 2 of the 43 shots they looked to score on. Furthermore, they had 5 power play chances but weren't able to net one. Washington amassed 4 penalty mins in this matchup.

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When playing at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 46 goals while getting 38 as an offensive unit. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 53 power play opportunities (22nd in the league) and have tallied 11 goals in those attempts. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 51 goals (15th in hockey) on the year and have conceded 57. Washington has taken 516 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.9%. For the current campaign, they sit with 16 points and their points % is .444. The Capitals have seen 575 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. Washington has tallied 69 power play opportunities and they have scored 13 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 18.84%.

The man in net for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Throughout his time in hockey, Kuemper has 166 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .561. He has a save percentage of .917 for his 17,649 mins between the pipes. Kuemper has seen 8,887 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 8,153 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 734 goals against Kuemper in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.50. He has compiled a mark of 148-103-37 and he was named the starter in 296 games. Kuemper has been involved in 313 contests over the course of his pro hockey career.

In their last outing, St. Louis went up against the Avalanche in a game where the Blues ended up with the victory by a score of 3-2. The Blues tallied 3 goals of the 39 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 chances on the power play in this matchup and tallied 1 out of those attempts.

This season, the St. Louis Blues have 34 goals, 12 points, and a points percentage of .429. They have permitted 50 goals to be scored by way of 42 goals at even strength and 8 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blues have earned 26 goals at even strength and 8 goals (29th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a tally of 37 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.62%. St. Louis has attempted 420 shots (30th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.10%, while allowing their opponents 466 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 72.41% on their opponents 29 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.3%.

Across the ice you will find Thomas Greiss defending the net. He has gathered 8,813 saves out of the 9,663 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .912. Greiss has accumulated a career mark of 155-123-37 and has been in net for 351 contests. He has started in 308 contests and his ice time sits at 18,685 mins. Greiss' quality start percentage sits at 55.2% and he has accumulated 170 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.73 goals per game and he has relinquished 850 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take St. Louis (-152)

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