New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals 3/29/23 – The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals both hope to improve their playoff positioning in the final few games of the season. The Islanders boast a 38-28-9 record and hold the top wild card spot in the Eastern Conference; conversely, Washington has 34-32-8 record but with only three wins in their last 10 games they remain outside the playoff picture. As both teams strive for improvement within their conference and make a push for playoff eligibility. This upcoming game should provide plenty of excitement as a result, so place your bet on your best teams by following the NHL betting guide.
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena
TV: TNT
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Betting Odds
Islanders
Moneyline: -105
Puckline: -1.5 (+220)
Total: 5.5 over (-117)
Capitals
Moneyline: -105
Puckline: +1.5 (-260)
Total: 5.5 under (+106)
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Analysis
The New York Islanders have had an excellent season, but hope their offense can improve. On average they score 2.99 goals per game. Brock Nelson and Anders Lee lead the top line with 59 goals and 58 assists, but the rest of their offense has struggled. We hope Bo Horvat and Pierre Engvall can deliver on their trade deadline promises, as they were both acquired but have only combined for 10 goals and seven assists since being added to the lineup. The offense has struggled, but the defense remains one of the best in the NHL, allowing an impressive 2.68 goals per game with only three goals allowed in two recent games. Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov have combined for 8.4 defensive point shares and 248 blocked shots, while Scott Mayfield, Adam Pelech and Noah Dobson have combined for 11.0 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has made impressive saves with a 0.923 save percentage and 2.39 goals-against average on 1656 shots – saving 31.9 goals above average.
The Washington Capitals have had an outstanding season, scoring 3.16 goals per game – including nine in the last two contests. Alexander Ovechkin, Dylan Strome and Evgeny Kuznetsov have combined for 72 goals and 110 assists to lead their respective lines. However, the rest of the offense has also contributed significantly. T.J. Oshie, Conor Sheary and Sonny Milano have combined for 44 goals and 57 assists, while defensemen Nick Jensen and Trevor Van Riemsdyk added 11 goals and 38 assists from the point to ignite this attack. Though the offense has been strong, the defense hasn’t quite kept up; conceding 3.08 goals per game. Jensen and Van Riemsdyk combined for 7.4 defensive point shares, yet others in the unit have struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on goal with ease. Goalkeeper Darcy Kuemper has been a bright spot with an impressive 0.911 save percentage and 2.76 goals-against average on 1466 shots – 9.7 goals saved above average..
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Against the Spread
Over is 3-0-1 in Islanders last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0-2 in Islanders last 6 vs. Metropolitan. Under is 5-1 in Islanders last 6 Wednesday games. Islanders are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 games following a win.
Over is 8-0 in Capitals last 8 overall. Over is 5-0 in Capitals last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 vs. Metropolitan. Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 home games.
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Free Pick
The Capitals have won the first two games of this season series against the Islanders, but this game could be a pivotal turning point in favor of their opponents. NHL betting lines predict that with an impressive performance away from home, the Islanders should easily come out on top and secure victory.
Free Pick: New York Islanders -1.5 (+220)
