Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 3/13/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+175) Oilers (-215)

The Washington Capitals (30-24-9) are on their way to Rogers Place on Wednesday where they will compete against the Edmonton Oilers (39-21-3). The moneyline on this game has Washington at +175 while Edmonton is priced at -215. The total is 7.

The Washington Capitals will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-0 loss against the Jets in their last outing. Washington earned 4 mins in the box in this matchup. The Capitals left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. In addition, they had 1 power play attempt but weren't able to notch a goal. For the outing, they walked away having not converted any of the 23 shots they put on goal.

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When talking about scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have tallied 167 goals (29th in the NHL) on the season and have given up 193. For the current season, they have 69 points and their points percentage sits at .548. Washington comes into the game with 180 power play chances and they have notched 34 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 18.89%. When at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 155 goals while earning 133 themselves. Washington has taken 1,709 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.8%. The Capitals thus far have had 1,924 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .900. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 193 power play tries (19th in professional hockey) and have racked up 38 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Charlie Lindgren. For his professional hockey career, Lindgren has accrued 50 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .581. His save percentage is at .908 in his 5,257 minutes between the pipes. Lindgren has had 2,704 shot attempts against him and he has 2,456 saves. Opponents have scored 248 goals versus Lindgren in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.83. He has amassed an overall mark of 43-34-10 and he was named the starter in 86 games. Lindgren has played in 93 games during his NHL career.

In their last contest, Edmonton played the Penguins in an outing where the Oilers took home the victory by a final of 4-0. They had 4 chances on the power play in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Oilers had 4 goals out of the 42 shots on goal they pursued.

The Oilers have earned 172 goals at even strength and 48 goals (11th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Edmonton has attempted 2,112 shots (3rd in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.42%, while allowing the other team 1,796 shots. Over the course of the season, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 220 goals, 81 points, and a points percentage of .643. They have permitted 179 goals to be scored by way of 138 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 187 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 25.67%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 79.90% on their oppositions 204 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.0%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Stuart Skinner in goal. Opponents are averaging 2.68 goals/game and he has yielded 286 goals altogether. Skinner's rate of quality starts sits at 59.4% and he has made 63 quality starts in his career. He has started in 106 contests and has played 6,393 minutes. Skinner has accrued a lifetime record of 65-33-8 and has participated in 111 contests. He is sitting with 2,900 stops out of 3,186 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .910.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Washington (+175)

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