Capitals vs. Wild: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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