Washington Capitals vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 12/4/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Monday, December 4, 2023

Location: Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Bally Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-110) Coyotes (-110)

The Washington Capitals (12-7-2) are en route to Mullett Arena on Monday where they will go up against the Arizona Coyotes (12-9-2). The moneyline on this contest has Washington at -110 and Arizona is coming in at -110. The total comes in at 7.

The Washington Capitals will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-1 defeat against the Golden Knights in their previous game. Washington compiled 10 penalty minutes in this game. The Capitals had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. Furthermore, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. For the game, they scored on 1 of the 22 shots they attempted.

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Washington Capitals opponents have earned 67 power play tries (29th in the league) and have earned 13 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have had 650 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .909. Washington has attempted 588 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.5%. While at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 46 goals while having 45 themselves. Washington has accumulated 60 power play chances and they have notched 5 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 8.33%. For the season, they have recorded 26 points and their points percentage comes in at .619. In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have accounted for 50 goals (31st in pro hockey) so far this year and have allowed 59.

The player in the crease for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper has participated in 368 games during his pro hockey career. He has earned a mark of 170-126-45 and was named the starter in 350 games. Opponents have notched 889 goals versus Kuemper in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.56. Kuemper has had 10,507 shots taken against him and has recorded 9,618 saves. His save percentage is at .915 for his 20,813 minutes between the pipes. In his professional hockey career, Kuemper has 192 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .549.

In their last contest, Arizona squared up with the Blues in an outing where the Coyotes ended up with the win by a final score of 4-1. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one and tallied 1 out of those chances. The Coyotes scored 4 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they attempted.

For the year, the Arizona Coyotes have tallied 74 goals, 26 points, and a points percentage of .565. They have granted a total of 68 goals to be scored by way of 52 goals at even strength and 16 goals while they were shorthanded. The Coyotes have accumulated 54 goals at even strength and 20 goals (7th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 78 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 25.64%. Arizona has taken 625 shots (28th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 11.84%, while allowing the opposition 741 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.25% on their opponents 81 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.8%.

Across the ice you will find Connor Ingram between the pipes. Opponents are averaging 3.10 goals per game and he has yielded 131 goals overall. Ingram's quality start percentage comes out to 61.9% and he has 26 quality starts in his pro career. He has been a starter 42 games and has played 2,539 mins. Ingram has earned a career record of 17-18-8 and has been in goal for 44 games. He has compiled 1,336 stops out of 1,467 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .911.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (-110)

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