Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flames and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flames in a non-conference matchup.
CALGARY FLAMES 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, February 25th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Capitals to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Capitals on the moneyline
- The Capitals should also cover at -1.5
Do the Flames Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped the Flames to 27-21-8 on the season. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short. Calgary, the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.
After falling behind 2-0, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
Calgary fired 31 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha tallied his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich scored his first goal of the year in the third.
The Flames recorded 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Kevin Bahl now at five assists for the season. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth.
Calgary’s defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals, and they conceded two more after tying the game at 2-2. The first came at 9:50 in the 3rd period, with another at 19:57. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.
Can the Capitals Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped their record to 38-11-8. The Capitals were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
After falling behind early, Washington responded with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored the final three goals to secure the win.
Washington’s offense was held to just 2 goals in their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin notched his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals managed 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.
Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, with Ovechkin scoring at 0:44 and Duhaime following at 19:49. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist.
Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Hurricanes, including two in the second period and one in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington’s defense struggled, giving up the first goal and three straight after taking a 2-1 lead.