Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 1/11/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-150) Flyers (+125)

The Philadelphia Flyers (16-18-7) welcome the Washington Capitals (23-14-6) at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. The odds on this game have the Capitals at -150 and the Flyers are at +125. The total is 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 1-0 victory against the Blue Jackets in their previous game. Washington had 9 mins in the box in this outing. The Capitals had a below average offensive outing in the win. Furthermore, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. For the game, they tallied a score on 1 out of the 19 shots they put on goal.

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Washington Capitals opponents have earned 120 power play opportunities (24th in professional hockey) and have come away with 22 goals in those attempts. The Capitals so far have had 1,308 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .911. Washington has taken 1,351 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.4%. At even strength, the Capitals have allowed 94 goals while earning 110 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has compiled 136 power play chances and they have added 30 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 22.06%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 52 points and their points percentage is sitting at .605. In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 140 goals (8th in the National Hockey League) this year and have given up 116.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper has been involved in 325 games over the course of his NHL career. He has an overall record of 155-104-40 and he has started in 308 games. The opposition has been able to score 759 goals against Kuemper in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.48. Kuemper has seen 9,250 shot attempts against him and has accrued 8,491 saves. He has a save percentage of .918 during his 18,351 mins between the pipes. For his professional hockey career, Kuemper has accumulated 176 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .571.

Their last time out, Philadelphia went up against the Sabres in a matchup where the Flyers ended up with the victory by a final score of 4-0. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Flyers scored 4 goals of the 38 shots on goal they attempted.

On the season, the Philadelphia Flyers have a total of 114 goals, 39 points, as well as a points percentage of .476. They have permitted 132 goals to be scored by way of 102 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flyers have racked up 95 goals at even strength and 19 goals (29th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 121 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 15.70%. Philadelphia has attempted 1,215 shots (20th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.38%, while allowing the opposition 1,302 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 75.61% on their opponents 123 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.9%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Carter Hart defending the net. Hart has a career record of 73-73-22 and has been in goal for 175 games. Hart's quality start percentage sits at 49.7% and he has accumulated 83 quality starts in his hockey career. He has recorded 4,651 stops out of the 5,136 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .906. His opponents are averaging 2.97 goals per game and he has surrendered 485 goals altogether. He has made the start in 167 games and has accumulated 9,807 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+125)

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