Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 2/4/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+125) Capitals (-150)

Capital One Arena is the site where the Washington Capitals (34-11-7) will take on the Florida Panthers (32-19-3) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this game has Florida at +125 while Washington is coming in at -150. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Florida Panthers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 6-3 victory over the Islanders their last time out. Florida accounted for 8 mins in the box in this game. The Panthers had a solid offensive performance in the win. Moreover, they had 2 power play attempts and were able to score 1 goal. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 6 of the 33 shots they tried.

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Florida Panthers opponents have earned 161 power play opportunities (4th in pro hockey) and have earned 33 goals in those chances. The Panthers have had 1,478 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .894. Florida has attempted 1,704 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.4%. When playing at even strength, the Panthers have surrendered 123 goals while getting 138 of their own. Florida steps onto the ice with 161 power play opportunities and they have notched 39 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 24.22%. For the current season, they have recorded 67 points and their points percentage is sitting at .620. In the matter of their scoring, the Florida Panthers have notched 177 goals (3rd in the NHL) this season and have given up 156.

The man protecting the net in this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. During his career on the ice, Bobrovsky has accumulated 417 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .580. His save percentage is at .914 for his 40,411 minutes on the ice. Bobrovsky has seen 21,362 shot attempts against him and has amassed 19,532 saves. Opponents have racked up 1,830 goals against Bobrovsky in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.72. He has compiled an overall record of 418-235-57 and he was named the starter in 719 games. Bobrovsky has been in net for 735 matchups throughout his professional hockey career.

In their last contest, Washington opposed the Jets in a game where the Capitals took the defeat by a mark of 5-4. The Capitals recorded 4 goals of the 29 shots on goal they took. They had 1 chance on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal.

The Capitals have racked up 148 goals at even strength and 34 goals (9th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. Washington has tried 1,426 shots (26th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 12.76%, while allowing their opponents 1,436 shots. This season, the Washington Capitals have notched a total of 182 goals, 75 points, as well as a points percentage of .721. They have permitted 127 goals to be scored by way of 101 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 148 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.97%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 83.44% on their opponents 157 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 91.2%.

Across the ice you are going to see Charlie Lindgren in net. Lindgren has a lifetime record of 64-48-15 and has participated in 134 games. Lindgren's quality start rate is 58.7% and he has 74 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has racked up 3,441 saves out of 3,792 shots attempted, which gives him a percentage of .907. The opposition is averaging 3.35 goals per game and he has allowed 351 goals in total. He has been a starter 126 games and has played 6,289 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Florida (+125)

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