NHL Vegas Odds: Flames Will Burn Capitals But Not Cover ATS

· Mar 18 - 4 minutes read

The Washington Capitals hope to continue their surprising run toward a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference when they visit the Calgary Flames on Monday in a game difficult to call for NHL over-under picks.

The Capitals are 9-4-1 in their last 14 contests, including consecutive 2-1 road wins at Vancouver and Seattle last week. Washington is just one point out of a wild-card spot with two games in hand and three behind Philadelphia for third place in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL Vegas Odds: Flames Will Burn Capitals But Not Cover ATS

Calgary has also won two in a row behind rookie goalie Dustin Wolf after a 1-4-0 stretch hurt their wild-card chances in the Western Conference. The Flames are eight points out of a playoff spot and will likely be relegated to a spoiler down the stretch.

Both teams have had stretches this season where they kept teams in check defensively, but Washington is 18th in the league in goals against while Calgary is 20th. That makes the over-under a bet to probably stay away from.

Even though the Capitals have a better chance to make the playoffs, the Flames are +8000 to win their conference in NHL Vegas odds while Washington is +12500 to win the East.

Capitals vs Flames Game Information

Game: Capitals (32-25-9) vs Flames (33-29-5)
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alb
Day/Time: Monday, March 18, 8:30 p.m. ET
Capitals vs Flames Live Stream: NHL.com

The Flames are a slight favorite in our NHL lines as they host the surging Capitals on Monday, March 18, in Calgary. Washington is 7-2-0 in the last nine meetings with the Flames, including a 3-2 shootout victory on Oct. 16 at home. The Capitals are 15-15-4 on the road overall this season but 6-3-1 in the last 10, while Calgary is 18-15-1 at home.

The match starts at 8:30 pm ET and you can stream it live on NHL.com.

Capitals vs Flames Spreads and Odds

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Capitals vs Flames Betting Trends

Under bettors are 4-1-1 at the sportsbook in the last six Washington games and 34-29-3 on the season.
The Flames have only hit the first-period moneyline in 22 of their last 80 contests.
The Capitals have hit the game total under in 22 of the last 39 away games.
The over is 8-1-1 in the last 10 Calgary outings and 38-26-3 this season.
Washington superstar Alex Ovechkin has registered eight points in his last nine games.
Flames wing Yegor Sharangovich posted eight goals and four assists in his past nine contests..
The Capitals have only hit the third-period moneyline in 22 of their last 79 games.
Calgary allowed just one power-play goal in its past seven games (18-for-19).

Capitals vs Flames Over/Under Pick: Under 6 (-105)

Wolf may get another start after stopping 67 of 70 shots in his last three appearances, and Charlie Lindgren is 4-1-0 in his past five games (six goals allowed) for the Capitals.

Charlie Lindgren in March:
🏒Wins—5 (1st)
🏒Sv%—.939 (2nd among goalies w/ 5 starts)
🏒GAA—1.72 (2nd)
🏒GSAE, per @Sportlogiq—5.96 (2nd)#ALLCAPS

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 17, 2024

Capitals vs Flames ATS Pick: Capitals +1 ½ (-210)

Expecting a one-goal game, so take the underdog if you bet online.

Capitals vs Flames Moneyline Pick: Flames (-135)

Calgary is playing free and easy while the Capitals have gotten so close to playoff position that the heat will intensify. We just think Washington’s run hits a bump.