NHL Predictions Tonight: Take Capitals-Islanders Under
On Friday, the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders will clash for the fourth and final time this season. Both teams have had issues lately, with Washington losing its last two and the Islanders dropping three of its last five. The Capitals have won the last two meetings and will look to get the series win, but NHL bets today predict a low-scoring matchup regardless of who comes out on top.
Capitals vs Islanders Game Information
- Game: Capitals (17-10-5) vs Islanders (16-9-9)
- Location: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Day/Time: Friday, Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Capitals vs Islanders Live Stream: NHL.TV
The Washington Capitals will try to end their two-game losing skid when they visit the New York Islanders on Friday, Dec. 29 at UBS Arena. NHL betting lines slightly favor NY, with the sportsbook setting the total at 5½ goals.
Capitals vs Islanders Spreads and Odds
Capitals vs Islanders Betting Trends
- Under is 4-0 in the Capitals’ last four Friday games.
- Under is 10-1 in the Capitals’ last 11 games playing on a day’s rest.
- Under is 9-1 in the Capitals’ last 10 when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game.
- Washington’s games have gone over 5.5 goals in 12 of 32 chances this season.
- The Capitals have averaged 2.5 goals per game (25 total) in their last 10 games.
- The Capitals have given up 23 goals (2.3 per game) in those 10 outings.
- Washington has gone over the total in three of its past 10 contests.
- Over is 5-1 in the Islanders’ last six games vs. Metropolitan contenders.
Over/Under Pick: Under 5½ Goals (Ev)
Both the Capitals and Islanders have had trouble scoring in their last few games, with the Capitals averaging two goals a game in their last five and New York averaging 2.6 goals in that same time, including getting shut out in its most recent outing.
Although neither team’s defense has been the most impressive, Washington is ninth in the NHL, giving up 2.75 goals a game, and both should have better games against struggling offenses. The Capitals and Islanders failed to go over the 5½-goal mark in their first three meetings, and they should be a good NHL bet to stay under that number once again.
Game Prop: Race to Four Goals – Neither (+110)
With both teams’ offenses struggling to score lately and Washington and New York combining to reach four goals just once in their last 10 games, it’s hard to believe they will reach the four-goal mark tonight.
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Capitals vs Islanders Prediction
New York Islanders 3, Washington Capitals 2
Questions Of The Day
Which Islander's player will have an outstanding performance against the Capitals?
Goalie Ilya Sorokin has the chance to have a great game for the Islanders.
