Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 2/22/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-182) Penguins (+150)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-25-9) host the Washington Capitals (36-11-8) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has the Capitals at -182 while the Penguins are sitting at +150. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Hockey Club in their previous game. Washington compiled 2 penalty mins in this contest. The Capitals had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in this game. They also had 2 chances with the advantage and were able to net 2 goals. In the game, they finished 4 out of the 43 shots they tried.

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With regard to their scoring, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 196 goals (2nd in pro hockey) this season and have given up 137. For the season, they have tallied 80 points and their points percentage is sitting at .727. Washington steps onto the ice with 155 power play chances and they have scored 36 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 23.23%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 109 goals while notching 160 when they are on offense. Washington has attempted 1,513 shots and holds a shot percentage of 13.0%. The Capitals have had 1,518 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .910. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 161 power play opportunities (11th in the NHL) and have a total of 28 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Logan Thompson. Thompson has been in goal for 134 contests during his pro hockey career. He has earned a win-loss mark of 80-34-16 and he started in 125 games. The opposition has notched 333 goals versus Thompson in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.33. Thompson has had 3,874 shots against him and has amassed 3,541 total saves. He has a save percentage of .914 in his 5,999 minutes in the crease. In his professional hockey career, Thompson is sitting with 76 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .608.

Their last time out, Pittsburgh faced the Flyers in a game where the Penguins ended up taking the loss by a score of 3-2. The Penguins scored 2 goals of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to notch a goal.

The Penguins have scored 123 goals at even strength and 40 goals (7th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Pittsburgh has put up 1,629 shots (10th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.01%, while allowing the other team 1,726 shots. So far this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have earned a total of 163 goals, 55 points, in addition to a points percentage of .482. They have granted a total of 196 goals to be scored by way of 165 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 161 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 24.84%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 79.61% on their opponents 152 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.6%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Alex Nedeljkovic in the crease. He has gathered 4,404 stops out of the 4,868 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .905. Nedeljkovic has amassed a career record of 72-54-27 and has been in net for 168 games. He got the starting nod in 151 contests and has played 7,888 mins. Nedeljkovic's quality start percentage sits at 53.0% and he has qualified for 80 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 3.53 goals per contest and he has yielded 464 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (+150)

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