Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 12/2/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+150) Golden Knights (-186)

The Vegas Golden Knights (15-5-4) will go up against the Washington Capitals (12-6-2) at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this game has the Capitals at +150 while the Golden Knights are opening at -186. The betting total is set at 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-4 victory over the Ducks their last time out. Washington accounted for 14 penalty minutes in this matchup. The Capitals had a impressive offensive outing in this win. Furthermore, they had 6 power play chances and were able to score 2 goals. For the outing, they tallied a score on 5 of the 26 shots they put on net.

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Washington Capitals opponents have 63 power play opportunities (30th in pro hockey) and have come away with 12 goals in those attempts. The Capitals so far have had 614 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .910. Washington has attempted 566 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.7%. While at even strength, the Capitals have given up 43 goals while having 44 themselves. Washington has tallied 59 power play opportunities and they have tallied 5 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 8.47%. For the year, they have scored 26 points and their points percentage comes in at .650. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have earned 49 goals (31st in pro hockey) for the year and have conceded 55.

The man in net for this game is Darcy Kuemper. In his professional hockey career, Kuemper has 191 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .547. His save percentage currently is .915 during his 20,754 mins between the pipes. Kuemper has had 10,472 shot attempts against him and has accrued 9,586 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 886 goals against Kuemper in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.56. He has compiled a record of 170-125-45 and he has gotten the start in 349 games. Kuemper has taken the ice for 367 games throughout his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Vegas played the Canucks in an outing where the Golden Knights earned a win by a final of 4-1. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one and netted 1 out of those attempts. The Golden Knights tallied 4 goals of the 44 shots on goal they took.

The Golden Knights are sitting with 57 goals at even strength and 18 goals (9th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Vegas has tried 762 shots (2nd in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.84%, while allowing their opponents 716 shots. For the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have 75 goals, 34 points, in addition to a points percentage of .708. They have allowed 57 goals to be scored by of a combination of 47 goals at even strength and 10 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 85 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 21.18%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 86.30% on their opponents 73 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 92.0%.

Across the ice you will find Logan Thompson in net. He has accounted for 1,840 saves out of 2,011 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .915. Thompson has accumulated a lifetime mark of 36-21-8 and has played in 68 contests. He got the starting nod in 63 games and has played 3,904 mins. Thompson's quality start percentage sits at 58.7% and he has made 37 quality starts in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has given up 171 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas (-186)

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