The Washington Capitals (2-3-1) have -125 moneyline odds to win when they host a matchup with the Minnesota Wild (3-3-1), who have +105 moneyline odds, on Friday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSN, BSWI, and MNMT.
ESPN+, BSN, BSWI, and MNMT is the spot to tune in to see the Capitals and the Wild square off.
Capitals vs. Wild Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, October 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, BSN, BSWI, and MNMT
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV Channel: ESPN+, BSN, BSWI, and MNMT
- Favorite: Capitals (-125)
- Underdog: Wild (+105)
- Over/under: 6
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Capitals and Wild Betting Trends
- Washington and its opponents have combined to score more than 6 goals two times this season (in six games).
- Minnesota has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in six of seven games this season.
- These two teams average 5.9 goals per match combined, 0.1 less than this game’s total.
- These two teams give up 8.3 goals per game combined, 2.3 more than the over/under for this game.
- The Capitals have been a moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, and lost.
- The Wild have been an underdog twice so far this season, and went 0-2 in those games.
Capitals Stats & Insights
- The Capitals’ two average goals per game add up to 12 total, which makes them the 31st-ranked scoring team in the league.
- On defense, the Capitals have conceded 23 goals (3.8 per game) to rank 20th in NHL play.
- The team is ranked 29th in goal differential at -11.
- The Capitals connect on 7.5% of their shots, ranking 29th in the NHL.
- The Capitals’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 15 hits and 18.7 blocked shots per game.
- They have scored only 12 goals over that time.
- On the defensive side, the Capitals have given up 23 goals (3.8 per game) in those 10 outings.
Wild Stats & Insights
- The Wild have scored the fourth-most goals (27 goals, 3.9 per game) in the league.
- The Wild’s 31 total goals conceded (4.4 per game) rank 31st in the NHL.
- Their 25th-ranked goal differential is -4.
- The Wild’s collective 13% shooting percentage ranks fourth in the league.
- The Wild have one shutout win this season.
- They have put up 27 goals during that span.
- Over on the defensive side, the Wild have given up 4.1 goals per game (29 total) in those 10 outings.
Capitals Key Players to Watch
- John Carlson has been vital to Washington this season, with five points in six games.
- Alexander Ovechkin has two goals and three assists to total five points (0.8 per game).
- Charlie Lindgren (0-1-0) has a 1.3 goals against average and an 88.571 save percentage (51st in the league).
Capitals Player Props
- John Carlson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
Wild Key Players to Watch
- Mats Zuccarello is a key offensive option for Minnesota, with nine points this season. He has recorded two goals and seven assists in seven games.
- Kirill Kaprizov’s nine points this season, including two goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Minnesota.
- Marc-Andre Fleury has a record of 1-1-0 in two games this season, conceding 7 goals (1.0 goals against average) with 47 saves and an 87.037 save percentage, 57th in the league.
Wild Player Props
- Mats Zuccarello Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230)
Capitals vs. Wild Injuries
- Capitals: Joel Edmundson: Hand (Out), Max Pacioretty: Achilles (Out), Nic Dowd: Upper Body (Questionable), Rasmus Sandin: Undisclosed (Questionable), Charlie Lindgren: Undisclosed (Out)
- Wild: Sam Hentges: Undisclosed (Out), Matthew Boldy: Upper Body (Out), Frederick Gaudreau: Upper Body (Questionable), Jared Spurgeon: Upper Body (Out), Alex Goligoski: Lower Body (Out), Caedan Bankier: Undisclosed (Out), Michael Milne: Undisclosed (Out)
Capitals vs. Wild Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Wild (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6)
- Score Prediction:
Wild 4 – Capitals 3
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