New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 11/29/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+150) Capitals (-182)

The Washington Capitals (14-6-1) will try to defeat the New York Islanders (8-9-5) at Capital One Arena on Friday. The odds on this game have New York at +150 and Washington is at -182. The total comes in at 6.5.

The New York Islanders will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-2 defeat against the Red Wings in their last outing. The Islanders offense left a lot to be desired in this loss. While out there on the ice, they scored on 2 of the 29 shots they launched. They also had 3 power play chances but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. New York accounted for 10 penalty mins in this matchup.

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In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have accounted for 54 goals (27th in the NHL) so far this season and have allowed 63. For the season, they have tallied 21 points and their points percentage sits at .477. New York has accounted for 63 power play opportunities and they have scored 8 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 12.70%. While playing at even strength, the Islanders let the opposition score 49 goals while having 46 when they are on offense. New York has tried 659 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.2%. The Islanders so far have had 641 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .902. New York Islanders opponents have 47 power play opportunities (32nd in the league) and have a total of 14 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Ilya Sorokin. Opponents have notched 509 goals against Sorokin in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.71. Sorokin has played in 205 games throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage is .919 for his 11,290 mins guarding the cage. He has compiled an overall record of 100-70-33 and he started in 201 games. Over the course of his pro career, Sorokin has accumulated 138 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .687. Sorokin has had 6,265 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 5,756 total saves.

In their last game, Washington played the Panthers in a matchup where the Capitals notched a win by a mark of 4-1. The Capitals scored 4 goals of the 31 shots on goal they attempted. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this contest and scored 1 out of those tries.

On the year, the Washington Capitals have notched a total of 85 goals, 29 points, in addition to a points percentage of .690. They have granted a total of 56 goals to be scored by of a combination of 46 goals at even strength and 10 goals while they were shorthanded. The Capitals have scored 74 goals at even strength and 11 goals (19th in hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 63 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 17.46%. Washington has tried 604 shots (22nd in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 14.07%, while allowing the opposition 591 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 85.51% on their oppositions 69 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.5%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Logan Thompson defending the goal. He has racked up 3,035 saves out of 3,326 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .913. Thompson has accumulated a career record of 65-33-12 and has been in net for 114 contests. He has started in 106 games and has racked up 5,950 minutes. Thompson's rate of quality starts is 58.5% and he has made 62 quality starts in his hockey career. The opposition is averaging 2.93 goals per contest and he has allowed 291 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New York (+150)

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