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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals

April 16, 2024




The Washington Capitals (39-31-11) will meet with the Philadelphia Flyers (38-32-11) for the third time this season to see which team will take over the series on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 PM ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers are slight favorites to succeed with a moneyline at -140.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Capitals are riding a two-game win streak at home and are 3-2 over their last five games. Their previous success was a 2-0 shutout over the Boston Bruins, but now get back on the road for this battle.

They are at their worst on the road, boasting a 17-19-4 record. Players to keep an eye on here would be Dylan’s Strone, who leads with 67 points, and Alex Ovechkin, who leads with 30 goals.

The Capitals put up just 2.65 goals and 26.6 shot attempts per game. This is a sluggish offense that has haunted them most of the season. They also have a power play percentage of 20.7, where they have scored 47 goals and have given up 49 in return.

Their defense allows 3.14 goals and 30.7 shots per game, which is too much compared to their offense. They also have a solid penalty kill percentage but come up short against the Flyers at 78.9.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Flyers have won their last two games and are back on the winning side after dropping their previous eight. Their most recent triumph was a 1-0 shutout over the New Jersey Devils.

They are slightly better at home than anywhere else, with a 20-16-4 record. Travis Konecny leads all offensive stats with 68 points, 33 goals, and 35 assists.

The Flyers are slightly better offensively, with 2.84 goals and 33.1 shot attempts per game. Their aggressive shot attempts will be a critical factor in their chances of winning. Their power plays need to catch up, with a power play percentage of 12.3 from scoring 31 times and giving up 40 goals to opponents.

Their defense is on par with the Capitals', with 3.16 goals and 27.2 shots from opposing teams. They also have an 83.4 penalty kill percentage.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered with NHL odds, with the Philadelphia Flyers as a slight favorite to win. Both teams have solid momentum coming into this match, making this an appealing betting opportunity.

The series is tied at one game each, with the Capitals winning 5-2 in their most recent meeting in March. With the Flyers back at home and slightly better stats to show, they have the best opportunity for victory. Consider the Flyers to land the win at home.

Final Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -140