Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 3/28/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+130) Maple Leafs (-157)

Scotiabank Arena is where the Toronto Maple Leafs (40-22-9) will take on the Washington Capitals (36-26-9) on Thursday. The odds on this game have Washington at +130 and Toronto is sitting at -157. The total is 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory over the Red Wings in their previous contest . Washington tallied 4 penalty minutes in this outing. Moreover, they had 2 power play attempts but weren't able to score. The Capitals had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the victory. In the matchup, they tallied a score on 4 of the 30 shots they attempted.

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When talking about their scoring, the Washington Capitals have tallied 194 goals (27th in pro hockey) on the season and have given up 220. For the season, they have earned 81 points and their points percentage sits at .570. Washington has accumulated 204 power play chances and they have tallied 43 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 21.08%. When at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 175 goals while notching 151 themselves. Washington has taken 1,909 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.2%. The Capitals so far have had 2,163 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Washington Capitals opponents have earned 215 power play tries (19th in professional hockey) and have a total of 45 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Charlie Lindgren. In his professional hockey career, Lindgren has accounted for 55 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .598. His save percentage is .908 in his 5,643 minutes between the pipes. Lindgren has seen 2,884 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 2,620 total saves. The opposition has racked up 264 goals against Lindgren in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.81. He has accumulated an overall mark of 49-35-10 and he has started in 92 games. Lindgren has been in goal for 100 games over the course of his hockey career.

In their last contest, Toronto played the Devils in an outing where the Maple Leafs went home in defeat by a tally of 6-3. They had 2 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Maple Leafs had 3 goals of the 45 shots on goal they took.

For the year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have earned a total of 256 goals, 89 points, as well as a points percentage of .627. They have allowed 224 goals to be scored by way of 177 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they were shorthanded. The Maple Leafs are sitting with 204 goals at even strength and 52 goals (9th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have earned 205 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 25.37%. Toronto has tried 2,325 shots (7th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.01%, while allowing the opposition 2,128 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 76.26% on their opponents 198 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.5%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Joseph Woll in goal. Woll is the owner of a lifetime record of 19-11-1 and has been in goal for 32 games. Woll's quality start rate is 56.7% and he has earned 17 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accounted for 917 saves out of 1,004 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .913. His opponents are averaging 2.76 goals per contest and he has surrendered 87 goals altogether. He has been a starter 30 games and has played 1,890 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Toronto (-157)

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