Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 11/17/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-160) Golden Knights (+132)

T-Mobile Arena is the location where the Vegas Golden Knights (10-4-2) will attempt to beat the Washington Capitals (10-4-1) on Sunday. The moneyline on this contest has the Capitals at -160 and the Golden Knights are coming in at +132. The total comes in at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs in their previous game. The Capitals played like an average offensive team in this loss. For the game, they netted 3 out of the 27 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 1 power play chance but weren't able to score. Washington accrued 4 penalty minutes in this game.

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In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have racked up 62 goals (4th in the league) this season and have given up 44. For the year, they have 21 points and their points percentage comes in at .700. Washington is sitting with 49 power play chances and they have tallied 6 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 12.24%. At even strength, the Capitals have allowed 37 goals while getting 56 themselves. Washington has taken 450 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 13.8%. The Capitals thus far have had 423 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Washington Capitals opponents have 48 power play tries (19th in the league) and have racked up 7 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has been involved in 117 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has a win-loss record of 56-43-12 and was named the starter in 109 games. The opposition has scored 309 goals against Lindgren in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.97. Lindgren has had 3,358 shots taken against him and has accrued 3,049 saves. His save percentage currently is at .908 for his 6,248 mins between the pipes. For his professional hockey career, Lindgren has 64 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .587.

When they were on the ice last, Vegas faced off against the Ducks in a game where the Golden Knights ended up with the win by a mark of 3-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and recorded 1 out of those chances. The Golden Knights had 3 goals of the 39 shots on goal they tried.

So far this season, the Vegas Golden Knights have notched a total of 66 goals, 22 points, as well as a points percentage of .688. They have granted a total of 50 goals to be scored by way of 44 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they were shorthanded. The Golden Knights have tallied 52 goals at even strength and 14 goals (5th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 43 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 32.56%. Vegas has taken 487 shots (15th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 13.55%, while allowing the opposition 454 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 81.25% on the other teams 32 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.0%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Adin Hill defending the net. He is sitting with 3,588 saves out of 3,953 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .908. Hill is the owner of a career record of 71-54-9 and has been in goal for 147 games. He has been a starter 134 games and has accumulated 7,445 minutes. Hill's quality start percentage comes out to 51.5% and he has qualified for 69 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 2.94 goals per contest and he has allowed 365 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Washington (-160)

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