Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
Betting on today’s Capitals and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Capitals in a Eastern conference matchup.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Panthers will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- The Panthers should also cover at -1.5
Are the Capitals Ready for a Road Win?
Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped their record to 13-6-1. The Capitals held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. Washington, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.
Alex Ovechkin’s seventh goal of the season, a power-play effort, got the Capitals on the board. Brandon Duhaime followed with his second goal of the year, as Washington scored twice in the first period.
Washington registered 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. They finished with three assists, including Dylan Strome’s 13th of the season and John Carlson’s 7th.
Defensively, the Capitals will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to Carolina. Despite a strong start, Washington gave up two goals in the second period and another in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense recorded just two takeaways and 20 hits.
Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?
With a 4-2 win over the Stars, Florida improved to 12-8-1. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.
Four different players scored for Florida, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 19:00 in the third period sealing the win. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 2:32 in the third put Florida back on top for good.
A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th, scoring on an empty net with 1:00 left. The Panthers also got a goal from Matthew Tkachuk, his third, and Evan Rodrigues, who opened the scoring in the first period.
Carolina took 25 shots on goal and scored once on a power play. They had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period.
Spencer Knight recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping the Panthers to a 4-2 victory over the Stars. Defensively, Florida had 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the second period, the Panthers shut out Dallas in the third.