Evgeny Kuznetsov, Alex Ovechkin, and the Washington Capitals are set to do battle against Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, and the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center for an East-West showdown. The game gets started at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, and fans at home can catch it live on Altitude Sports & Entertainment.
Washington Capitals at Colorado Avalanche Odds
This matchup’s moneyline and Over/Under odds have not been posted by bookmakers yet.
Colorado is 9-9 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.3 units for moneyline bettors this year. That early-season winning percentage isn’t too far off from to the 43-39 record the team produced during the 2017-18 season campaign. Through 18 regular season outings, nine of the team’s games have gone over the total, while another nine have gone under and none have pushed. So far this year, the team’s 4-3 SU at home.
The Avalanche have been able to convert on 29.0 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a mark that’s good enough for fourth-best in the NHL. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 18th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 80.8 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 28.8 saves per game with a .926 save percentage, Semyon Varlamov (six wins, seven losses, and two OT losses) has been the top option in goal for Colorado this year. If head coach Jared Bednar chooses to give him the night off, however, Colorado could turn to Philipp Grubauer (3-2-2 record, .893 save percentage, 3.56 goals against average).
Washington has lost 4.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year and is currently 8-10 straight up (SU). Through 18 regular season contests, 10 of its games have gone over the total, while seven have gone under the total and just one has pushed. As an away team so far, the Capitals are 3-5 SU.
The Capitals have converted on 28.8 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that’s good enough for fourth-best in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 29th overall and it’s successfully killed off 72.5 percent of all penalties.
Braden Holtby (27.8 saves per game) has been the primary choice in the net for Washington. Holtby has five wins, eight losses, and three OT losses to his credit, and has registered a .900 save percentage and 3.24 goals against average this year.
Washington Capitals at Colorado Avalanche Betting Predictions
Free NHL Tip: SU Winner – Avalanche, O/U – Under
