Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 4/17/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-132) Penguins (+110)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (33-35-12) will try to beat the Washington Capitals (50-20-9) at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Capitals at -132 and the Penguins are at +110. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 win over the Islanders their last time out. The Capitals had an average offensive performance in the victory. For the matchup, they scored on 3 of the 36 shots they looked to score on. Additionally, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and notched 1 goal. Washington recorded 8 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have racked up 284 goals (2nd in the league) on the campaign and have given up 224. For the current season, they have 109 points and their points % is .690. Washington has accumulated 213 power play chances and they have tallied 50 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 23.47%. At even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 182 goals while having 234 of their own. Washington has taken 2,245 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 12.7%. The Capitals so far have had 2,191 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .898. Washington Capitals opponents have earned 230 power play opportunities (10th in the league) and have tallied 42 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Charlie Lindgren. For his career, Lindgren has accounted for 77 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .550. His save percentage currently sits at .905 in his 6,326 minutes in the crease. Lindgren has had 4,158 shots taken against him and has garnered 3,764 saves. Opponents have been able to score 394 goals versus Lindgren in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.74. He has an overall mark of 73-53-15 and he has gotten the start in 140 games. Lindgren has been in goal for 149 games during his NHL career.

In their last contest, Pittsburgh squared up with the Bruins in an outing where the Penguins went home in defeat by a mark of 4-1. The Penguins had 1 goal of the 24 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and recorded 1 out of those opportunities.

Pittsburgh has attempted 2,285 shots (15th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 10.37%, while allowing their opponents 2,450 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 78.20% on their opponents 211 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 88.4%. They have earned 216 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 25.46%. The Penguins have earned 182 goals at even strength and 55 goals (10th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 285 goals to be scored by of a combination of 239 goals at even strength and 46 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are sitting with 237 goals, 78 points, and a points percentage of .488.

For the opposition you are likely to see Tristan Jarry in net. He has accounted for 7,568 saves out of 8,323 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .909. Jarry is the owner of a lifetime mark of 152-97-31 and has been in net for 293 contests. He got the starting nod in 281 games and has played 14,544 mins. Jarry's quality start rate is 59.1% and he has earned 166 quality starting assignments in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 3.11 goals per game and he has yielded 755 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (-132)

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