Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 1/29/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

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

Scotiabank Arena is where the Toronto Maple Leafs (30-12-8) will meet the Washington Capitals (26-19-6) on Sunday. The moneyline on this matchup has Washington at +125 while Toronto opens at -150. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Washington Capitals had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Penguins their last time on the ice. Washington accumulated 6 penalty mins in this matchup. The Capitals didn't have a great showing offensively in this game. Moreover, they had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. In the game, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 45 shots they put on goal.

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When playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed 117 goals while earning 128 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington Capitals opponents have recorded 137 power play opportunities (30th in the NHL) and have racked up 25 goals in those attempts. In regard to scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have notched 160 goals (13th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have allowed 142. Washington has taken 1,630 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.8%. For the current campaign, they have 58 points and their points % is .569. The Capitals have had 1,537 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .908. Washington steps onto the ice with 156 power play opportunities and they have added 32 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 20.51%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper has been involved in 332 games during his hockey career. He has an overall mark of 158-108-40 and he has gotten the start in 315 games. The opposition has scored 778 goals against Kuemper in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.49. Kuemper has had 9,447 shots taken against him and has accrued 8,669 saves. His save percentage currently is at .918 for his 18,747 mins between the pipes. Throughout his time in hockey, Kuemper is sitting with 177 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .562.

In their last game, Toronto faced the Senators in a game where the Maple Leafs took a loss by a score of 6-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this outing and tallied 1 out of those tries. The Maple Leafs converted 2 goals of the 33 shots on goal they took.

Toronto has attempted 1,596 shots (13th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.53%, while allowing the other team 1,442 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.35% on the other teams 155 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 90.7%. They have earned 160 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 24.38%. The Maple Leafs are sitting with 129 goals at even strength and 39 goals (8th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 134 goals to be scored by of a combination of 102 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a total of 168 goals, 68 points, as well as a points percentage of .680.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Matt Murray patrolling the crease. He has accounted for 7,122 saves out of the 7,816 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .911. Murray has earned a lifetime mark of 143-83-24 and has participated in 265 games. He has been a starter 257 games and has accumulated 15,050 minutes. Murray's quality start percentage is 53.3% and he has accumulated 137 quality starts in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.77 goals/game and he has yielded 694 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (+125)

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