It’s a Metropolitan Division clash on Friday as the Washington Capitals (27-22-9) host the Philadelphia Flyers (31-22-7). The Capitals are fifth in the NHL standings in the division and the Flyers are third. This is one of just three games on the NHL schedule today.
Flyers vs Capitals Picks
- NHL Pick: Capitals +125
Samuel Ersson (2.55 GAA, .901 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Flyers and Charlie Lindgren (2.85 GAA, .908 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Capitals. Let’s take a closer look at the Flyers vs Capitals betting picks, alongside the latest scores and odds.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Odds
The Flyers are betting favorites with NHL odds of -145 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+180) for the puck line. Washington is a +125 moneyline underdog with +1.5 (-220) puck line odds. The over/under for the Flyers vs Capitals betting picks is 6 according to BetUS.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Information
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals
Location of the game: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Analysis
Philadelphia Flyers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Flyers, which beat the Capitals 4-3 in the prior Flyers vs Capitals betting picks on December 14, is 16-9-5 on the road this season and 8-8-2 against teams in the Metropolitan. They’re 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, including 2-2-1 on the road. Philadelphia is 21st in goals per game (2.98), fourth in shots (33.5), 11th in goals allowed (2.92) and third in shots allowed (27.9).
The Flyers have the league’s second-best penalty kill (86.2 percent), but have the worst power play among NHL picks today at just 13 percent. They’ve scored 13 goals in their last two games, but have just one PP goal. Travis Konecny is the leading scorer among Philadelphia Flyers players with 54 points (27 goals, 27 assists) and Joel Farabee is second with 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists).
Key Injuries
Konecny is day-to-day on the NHL injury report with an upper-body injury. Jamie Drysdale is also out after injuring his shoulder against the Penguins on Saturday.
Betting Trends to Know
- Philadelphia has the best record against the spread (ATS) in the league at 39-20, including 25-4 on the road, making the Flyers puck line an attractive option for the Flyers vs Capitals betting picks.
- Their over-under record in road games is 11-18.
Washington Capitals Performance Recap and Analysis
The Capitals are six points back of the second wildcard spot in the NHL playoffs but aren’t among the NHL picks today to make it, considering the quality of teams in the Atlantic Division. Washington is 5-3-2 in its last 10 NHL matchups and coming off of an 8-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. They’re 12-7-1 against Metropolitan teams and 15-9-5 at home this season.
Alex Ovechkin is tied for the lead in scoring among players on the Washington Capitals lines with 43 points (16 goals, 27 assists). Dylan Strome, who is tied with Ovechkin, leads the team in NHL player stats for goals with 21. John Carlson is third in NHL stats with 34 points (4 goals, 30 assists).
Key Injuries
Washington has several players out of the lineup, including Sonny Milano, Nic Dowd, Nick Jensen, and Tom Wilson.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Capitals are 27-31 ATS in NHL scores this season, including 14-15 at home.
- Their over-under record at Capital One Arena is 12-17.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Betting Picks
- Moneyline: Washington is coming off of an embarrassing loss to the Red Wings and should be motivated to come out stronger on home ice against the Flyers. They’re a good ML value pick.
- Puck Line: Philadelphia is 25-4 ATS as the road team this season but, because they’re favored in this one, it’ll be tough for them to cover.
- Over/Under: The under has hit more often than not in Flyers road games and Capitals home games.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction
- NHL Pick: Capitals +125
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