Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 3/18/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames

Date: Monday, March 18, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+110) Flames (-134)

The Calgary Flames (33-29-5) welcome the Washington Capitals (32-25-9) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday. The odds on this game have Washington at +110 and Calgary is at -134. The over/under is 7.

The Washington Capitals had a good night with a 2-1 win over the Canucks their last time out. The Capitals offense left a lot to be desired in the victory. In the outing, they scored on 2 of the 24 shots they tried. Additionally, they had 1 power play chance but weren't able to score. Washington recorded 2 penalty minutes in this contest.

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In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have racked up 173 goals (29th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have allowed 202. For the current campaign, they have racked up 73 points and their points percentage sits at .553. Washington has tallied 189 power play opportunities and they have added 36 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 19.05%. At even strength, the Capitals have allowed 160 goals while having 137 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has taken 1,781 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.7%. The Capitals so far have had 2,007 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .899. Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 201 power play tries (18th in pro hockey) and have racked up 42 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Charlie Lindgren. The opposition has scored 250 goals against Lindgren in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.79. Lindgren has taken the ice for 95 matchups over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .909 in his 5,377 minutes guarding the cage. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 45-34-10 and he started in 88 games. For his professional hockey career, Lindgren has tallied 52 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .591. Lindgren has had 2,750 shots taken against him and has recorded 2,500 total saves.

Their last time out, Calgary faced the Canadiens in a matchup where the Flames notched a win by a final score of 5-2. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this game and scored 2 out of those chances. The Flames had 5 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they were seeking.

So far this year, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 211 goals, 71 points, in addition to a points percentage of .530. They have permitted 211 goals to be scored by way of 179 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flames have earned 180 goals at even strength and 31 goals (30th in the league) while on the power play. They have recorded 209 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 14.83%. Calgary has attempted 2,086 shots (14th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.12%, while allowing the other team 2,028 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 84.08% on their opponents 201 tries on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 89.6%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Jacob Markstrom protecting the goal. He has compiled 12,465 saves out of the 13,707 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .909. Markstrom has a career record of 214-190-57 and has been in goal for 478 games. He has started in 461 contests and has been on the ice for 27,442 mins. Markstrom's rate of quality starts sits at 53.1% and he has earned 245 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 2.72 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,242 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary (-134)

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