Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 4/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+104) Flyers (-125)

Wells Fargo Center is the site where the Philadelphia Flyers (38-32-11) will play the Washington Capitals (38-31-11) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has the Capitals at +104 and the Flyers open at -125. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory against the Lightning in their previous game. Washington accrued 7 penalty minutes in this matchup. Additionally, they had 3 power play attempts and were able to score 1 goal. The Capitals had a good offensive output in this victory. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 4 out of the 34 shots they tried.

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Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 232 power play opportunities (22nd in the league) and have a total of 49 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have seen 2,459 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Washington has tried 2,129 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.0%. At even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 202 goals while notching 165 as an offensive unit. Washington has 227 power play chances and they have tallied 47 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 20.70%. For the season, the have a total of 87 points and their points percentage is sitting at .544. In the matter of scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have racked up 212 goals (28th in the NHL) for the year and have allowed 251.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Charlie Lindgren. Opponents have been able to score 289 goals against Lindgren in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.84. Lindgren has been involved in 108 matchups throughout his NHL career. His save percentage currently sits at .908 in his 6,112 minutes on the ice. He has amassed an overall record of 51-39-12 and he has started in 100 games. Over the course of his pro career, Lindgren has accrued 58 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .580. Lindgren has seen 3,129 shot attempts against him and has accrued 2,840 total saves.

In their last contest, Philadelphia played the Devils in a matchup where the Flyers got the victory by a final of 1-0. The Flyers notched 1 goal of the 21 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

On the year, the Philadelphia Flyers have 230 goals, 87 points, in addition to a points percentage of .537. They have allowed 256 goals to be scored by of a combination of 216 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flyers have accumulated 199 goals at even strength and 31 goals (32nd in the league) while on the power play. They have a tally of 253 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 12.25%. Philadelphia has tried 2,680 shots (2nd in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.58%, while allowing the opposition 2,207 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 83.40% on the other teams 241 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.4%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Samuel Ersson patrolling the crease. Ersson has accrued a lifetime mark of 29-21-7 and has participated in 62 contests. Ersson's percentage of quality starts comes out to 53.4% and he has accumulated 31 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has a tally of 1,350 stops out of the 1,514 shots attempted against him, giving him a rate of .892. Teams are averaging 2.90 goals/game and he has relinquished 164 goals in total. He has made the start in 58 games and his ice time sits at 3,397 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (+104)

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