Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals 2/23/23 – The Anaheim Ducks will travel to Washington Capitals Arena. Anaheim’s record is 17-34-7. Washington’s record is 28-25-6. The two teams met twice last season, with each winning one match. NHL betting forums predicted the Washington Capitals to lead the game against Anaheim Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals
Date & Time: Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena
Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Betting Odds
Ducks
Moneyline: +175
Puckline: +1.5 (-137)
Total: 6 over (-106)
Capitals
Moneyline: -222
Puckline: -1.5 (+111)
Total: 6 under (-116)
Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Analysis
Anaheim Ducks was the underdog in their last match and lost 6-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ryan Strome scored only one goal. Lukas Dostal was responsible for six goals in 44 shots. This season, the offense has been terrible for the Ducks. Anaheim is last in goals per game and 25th in shots/game. In nine consecutive games, they scored no more than three goals. This season, the Ducks have been awful in defense and goaltending. They are last in goals against per match and last in shots per game. Anaheim is last in the Pacific Division and has no chance of reaching the playoffs.
Washington Capitals was the favorite in their previous match, but they lost 3-1 to the Detroit Red Wings. Tom Wilson scored the only goal. Darcy Kuemper gave up three goals in 25 shots. Recently, the Capitals’ offense has been struggling. In seven of their last 10 games, they scored no more than two goals. Washington is ranked 23rd in goals/game and 17th in shots/game. Both defense and goaltending have been excellent for the Caps. They are 13th in goals against per match and 11th in shots against. They are currently in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division, and are looking for a Wild Card slot in the Eastern Conference. To secure a Wild Card spot, the Capitals will need to have more offense. While the Panthers and Islanders currently hold the Wild Card spots, five points are enough to separate the Penguins, Capitals, Sabres, and Red Wings . It will be closed until the end of the season.
Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim’s last 6 games. Anaheim are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games. Anaheim are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington. Anaheim are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games. Washington are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games against Anaheim. Washington are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing at home against Anaheim. Washington are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Free Pick
Both teams are struggling in recent weeks. Anaheim has lost six consecutive games, while Washington has lost five consecutive. This season, the Ducks have been terrible on the road. While the Ducks’ offense has been poor this season, Anaheim’s defense as well as goaltending have been excellent. Despite some struggles lately, the Capitals are the better team overall and will win this matchup based on the NHL betting today.
Free Pick: Washington Capitals (-222)
