The Ottawa Senators (2-1-0), one of the popular NHL picks to move up in the standings this season, welcome the Washington Capitals (1-1-0) at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday in one of two NHL matchups on the schedule.
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NHL Pick : Ottawa -165
Joonas Korpisalo (3.53 GAA, .894 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Senators, while Darcy Kuemper (1.85 GAA, .950 save percentage) is the projected starter for the Capitals.
Below is a look at the NHL odds for the game and an in-depth Capitals vs Senators betting analysis.
Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators Odds
Capitals vs. Senators Information
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators
Location of the game: Canadian Tire Centre. Ottawa, Ontario.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 18. 7:00 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+ | SN1 (Canada)
Recent Scores
If you are going to bet on Washington Capitals, keep in mind that Washington is in 7th place in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division and is coming off of its first win of the season, a 3-2 shootout victory over the Calgary Flames at home on Monday night.
Matthew Phillips and Connor McMichael scored for the Capitals. Phillips, a 25-year-old rookie who made the team out of training camp, also assisted McMichael’s goal.
The Senators, meanwhile, are coming off of a 5-2 victory at home over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Captain Brady Tkachuk, one of the early leaders in NHL player stats, scored two goals in the win and now has four on the season. Tim Stutzle, Mathieu Joseph, and off-season signing Vladimir Tarasenko also scored for the Senators.
Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators Betting Analysis
Capitals Looking for Scoring
One thing to note for the Capitals vs Senators betting analysis is the lack of offensive production for Washington. It’s only two games into the season, but the team came out flat in its home opener, losing 4-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. They had just 42 shots through the first two games and were lucky to squeak out a win against Calgary, as they were outshot 40-23.
Alex Ovechkin has just four shots in two games. The 38-year-old is showing signs of his age in his pursuit to break the all-time goals record, and all eyes will be on him with only two games on the NHL schedule today.
Can the Senators Keep Pace in the Atlantic?
The Ottawa Senators roster is one of the most improved in the NHL. The addition of Tarasenko and Jakub Chychrun, along with the continued development of young players like Stutzle and Jake Sanderson, has the team poised to improve in a variety of NHL stats this season. Every game is important, however, in the competitive Atlantic Division.
Updates
Although they’re among the popular NHL picks today, the Senators will likely be without key forward Josh Norris on Wednesday as he is on the NHL injury report with a shoulder issue. The team also still hasn’t signed restricted free agent Shane Pinto.
Joel Edmundson, Charlie Lindgren, and Max Pacioretty are all out for the Capitals, which certainly impacts the Capitals vs Senators betting analysis.
Capitals vs. Senators Betting Preview
- Moneyline: The Capitals come into the game as underdogs with NHL odds of +145. The Senators are betting favorites with -165 moneyline odds.
- Puck Line: Capitals have a puck line of +1.5 (-170). The Senators are at a -1.5 (+150) puck line.
- Over/Under: The over/under is 6.5.
Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators Betting Prediction
Canadian Tire Centre has become a tougher place to play for opposing teams in recent years, and this year seems no different, with the Sens picking up back-to-back wins to begin their home schedule.
Until Washington shows signs of turning things around offensively, it’s tough to back them in any moneyline bet.
- NHL Pick: Ottawa -165
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