The Washington Capitals, fueled by John Carlson and Alex Ovechkin, are set to take the ice against Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, and the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center in an East-West tilt. The action will get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, and fans at home are able to see it live on NBC Sports Washington.
Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings Odds
Los Angeles (+130) is playing the role of underdog to Washington (-150), and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at 7 goals (-120 for the under, +100 for the over).
Washington is 20-9 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 6.4 units this year. 19 of its matches have gone over the total, while nine have gone under and none have pushed. The Caps are 12-3 SU as the road team in 2019-20.
Washington has converted on 24.7 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a mark that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 12th overall, and it has successfully killed off 83.0 percent of its penalties..
With a .909 save percentage and 27.7 saves per game, Braden Holtby (14-7-4) has been the top option in goal for Washington this year. Holtby played last night, however, so Washington might decide to rest him and instead roll with Ilya Samsonov (6-3-1 record, .914 save percentage, 2.58 goals against average).
On the other side of the rink, Los Angeles is 11-17 straight up (SU) and has lost 3.9 units for moneyline bettors thus far. 14 of its matches have gone under the total, while 12 have gone over and just two have pushed. The team’s 9-6 SU at home this season.
The Kings have converted on just 11.6 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that places them in the bottom overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 29th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 74.7 percent of all opponent power plays.
Jonathan Quick (25.0 saves per game) has been the primary selection in goal for the Kings. Quick has seven wins, 11 losses, and one OT loss and has recorded a poor .882 save percentage and 3.36 goals against average this season.
Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Predictions
Free NHL Tip: SU Winner – Kings, O/U – Under
Betting Notes
- Three of the Capitals’ last ten games have been decided by a shootout. The team is 2-1 in those games and 3-2 overall in shootouts this season.
- The under has hit in three of Los Angeles’ last five games.
- Washington skaters have accounted for the league’s eighth-most hits per game (23.9).
