Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals 1-17-23 NHL Analysis, Picks and Odds

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals 1/17/23 – When the Minnesota Wild face the Washington Capitals, they will seek their third consecutive victory. After a 2-1 victory over Arizona, the Wild are now on the verge of another win. Washington is currently 7-2-1 against Minnesota in its last 10 games. The NHL odds and predictions are updated online in this game.

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Location: Capital One Arena

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals Betting Odds

Wild

Moneyline: +103

Puckline: +1.5 (-260)

Total: 6 over (-103)

Capitals

Moneyline: -127

Puckline: -1.5 (+220)

Total:  6 under (-107)

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals Analysis

The Minnesota Wild have been playing well in the last week and are on a winning streak of two games. The Wild will attempt to maintain the momentum by beating the Capitals. This will be their third consecutive win and their fifth win in eight games. Minnesota averages 3.12 goals per match. In their last game, they scored two goals on 27 shots. Minnesota has been very defensive, giving up 2.76 goals per match. They conceded one goal in their last game, and they will need to make the same effort if this team wants to win.

Two straight losses to the Flyers followed their win over Columbus by the Capitals. They will attempt to end their losing streak by beating the Wild. This will be their second win in four games. Washington averages 3.20 goals per match. In their last game, they scored one goal from 40 shots. Washington has been very defensive, giving up 2.76 goals per match. They allowed three goals in their last game. If they want to win, they will need to perform better.

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals Against the Spread

The Wild are 5-0 in their last 5 games. The Wild are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Wild are 12-8 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Wild’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Wild’ 22 last games at home

Capitals are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Capitals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Capitals are 13-9 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Capitals’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Capitals’ 23 last games at home

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals Free Pick

Although the Wild won their two previous games, they have struggled to win on the road. The Capitals have struggled in recent games but they’ve been playing well at home and won five of their eight home games. This game is for Washington as per NHL betting prediction.

Free Pick: Washington Capitals -127