Ottawa Senators (25-27-3) vs. Washington Capitals (26-21-9)
February 26, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Capitals -135 / Ottawa Senators +109; Over/Under: 6.5
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The Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Capital One Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Senators vs Capitals prediction.
Senators Look for Third Straight Win
The Senators are playing well heading into this game and they have won two straight. In the last game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Senators scored three goals and ended up winning in a shootout. The Senators are averaging 3.34 goals while their defense is giving up 3.51 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. Tim Stutzle has scored 14 goals and added 39 assists. The defense can’t be bad here, or they are going to suffer a loss.
What an Awful Season for the Capitals
It’s been an awful season for the Capitals, and they can’t have a lot of confidence heading into this game. In the last game they were able to force overtime, but they still ended up losing. The offense only scored two goals and they need to find a way to get the offense going here. The Capitals on the season are averaging 2.52 goals while their defense is giving up 3.05 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th, while the defense is ranked 15th. Dylan Storme has scored 21 goals and added 21 assists so far this season.
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Washington Capitals Team Facts
- The Capitals have lost nine of their last 10 games at Capital One Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Capitals’ last four games.
- The Capitals have lost the first period in nine of their last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last nine night games.
Ottawa Senators Team Facts
- The Senators have lost four of their last five games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Senators’ last six games.
- The Senators have won the third period in each of their last five games against the Capitals.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 14 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Senators vs Capitals Betting Prediction
The Senators are going to find success in this game. The Senators scored three goals in the last game, and three goals will be too many goals for the Capitals to overcome. The Capitals are averaging only 2.52 goals, and they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. Look for a 3-1 or 4-1 type of game and the Senators are going to get the job done. Back the Senators on the money line.
