Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Capitals? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Capitals are favored to win at home against the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5

This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:

• Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Capitals picking up a 4-3 win.
• Take the Capitals on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)

Will the Ducks Exceed Expectations on the Road?

On the season, the Ducks are 15-27-1 and sit in 14th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, Anaheim is in 7th place with a record of 3-7.

On the road this season, the Ducks have gone 9-11-0, and over their last ten games, they have gone just 3-7. As the underdog, Anaheim has gone 14-24-1 this season and has lost three straight games when favored.

As the underdog, the Ducks have gone 23-16 against the puck line this season, including a 12-8 mark on the road. Overall, they have 17 losses by multiple goals and 11 by just one goal.

So far, Anaheim has gone 24-19 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin sits at -0.9 goals per game. In their last 10 road games, the Ducks have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.

This season, Anaheim’s games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.4. The Ducks come in with an over/under performance of 19-22-2.

In their last three games away from home, the Ducks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.

On the offensive side, the Ducks are scoring an 2.6 goals per game this season, ranking 29th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 27th in the league. So far this year, the Ducks are 2-12 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 12-12 in games with fewer shots on goal.

Anaheim will be looking for a good game from Frank Vatrano who leads the team in scoring with 21 goals, ranking 17th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Vatrano has 12 assists this season.

Washington defense takes on the Ducks ranked 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.9 shots per game against Washington. They also are 24th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.

Goalie Lukas Dostal comes into the game having made 17 starts this season. So far, his record is 7-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.748%.

Can the Capitals Grab a Win at Home?

At the halfway point of the season, the Capitals sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20-15-6. In the Metropolitan Division, Washington is 7th with 46 points. Over their last ten games, the Capitals have gone just 3-7 and have lost two of their last three.

So far this year, Washington has been favored in 12 games, going 9-1-2 in those contests. At home, the Capitals have gone 11-7-4.

Washington comes into this game with a puck line record of 18-23, including going 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games. So far, they have had multiple goal wins in seven games and have lost by multiple goals in 13 games.

When playing at home, the Capitals have a puck line record of 9-13, and their average scoring margin for the season is at -0.6 goals per game. In their last 10 home games, Washington’s puck line record is at 5-5.

For the season, Washington’s games have finished with an average of 5.5 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.1. Overall, the Capitals have an over/under record of 15-25-1.

In their last three games away from home, the Ducks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.

When looking at their offense, the Capitals have an average of 2.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 30th in the league. Washington’s offense comes into the game ranked 32nd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 30th in the NHL.

Washington’s current leading scorer is Dylan Strome. This season, he has 15 goals, which puts him 58th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 11 assists so far.

Defensively, the Capitals are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.9 shots per game against Washington. They also are 24th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Darcy Kuemper has started 21 games this season. His current record stands at 10-10, and his save percentage is 0.718%.