Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 1/21/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-110) Golden Knights (-110)

The Vegas Golden Knights (28-16-2) will try to defeat the Washington Capitals (25-17-6) at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. The line on this contest has the Capitals at -110 and the Golden Knights are sitting at -110. The total comes in at 6.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-0 victory over the Coyotes in their last outing. The Capitals had a solid offensive performance in the win. For the outing, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 33 shots they tried. In addition, they had 4 power play tries and netted 1 goal. Washington amassed 6 penalty minutes in this contest.

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Washington Capitals opponents have recorded 135 power play opportunities (23rd in the league) and have notched 25 goals in those chances. The Capitals thus far have had 1,447 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .909. Washington has taken 1,524 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.1%. While at even strength, the Capitals have given up 106 goals while earning 123 on offense. Washington comes into tonight with 148 power play opportunities and they have notched 31 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 20.95%. For the season, they have earned 56 points and their points percentage is sitting at .583. In the matter of their scoring, the Washington Capitals have racked up 154 goals (10th in hockey) for the year and have given up 131.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Darcy Kuemper. Over the course of his time in hockey, Kuemper has compiled 177 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .567. His save percentage is at .918 during his 18,592 minutes played. Kuemper has seen 9,366 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 8,597 saves. Opponents have been able to score 769 goals versus Kuemper in his career and his goals against rate is 2.48. He has amassed a record of 157-106-40 and he was named the starter in 312 games. Kuemper has been involved in 329 contests throughout his NHL career.

Their last time out, Vegas played the Red Wings in a game where the Golden Knights ended up losing by a final of 3-2. The Golden Knights scored 2 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they tried. They had 1 power play attempt in this outing but weren't able to score a goal.

Vegas has put up 1,489 shots (11th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.81%, while allowing the opposition 1,401 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 78.45% on the other teams 116 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.6%. They have a total of 121 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 24.79%. The Golden Knights are sitting with 116 goals at even strength and 30 goals (19th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 132 goals to be scored by way of 107 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Vegas Golden Knights are sitting with 146 goals, 58 points, in addition to a points percentage of .630.

On the other side of the ice you will find Logan Thompson between the pipes. Thompson has earned a career mark of 28-17-4 and has been in goal for 51 games. Thompson's quality start percentage is 53.2% and he has accumulated 25 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has recorded 1,390 saves out of the 1,522 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .913. Teams are averaging 2.70 goals per game and he has relinquished 132 goals altogether. He has started in 47 games and his ice time sits at 2,936 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (-110)

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