The Washington Capitals are slight 52.4 percent favorites over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +2 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 28 shots on goal vs 26 shots for the Penguins. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.7% compared to the Capitals goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.5%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 23, Tristan Jarry 25 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.7, Sidney Crosby 3.1 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.58, Bryan Rust 0.57 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 52% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sidney Crosby has a 58% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Pittsburgh Penguins
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 3-2, 60% 59 | Record at Home | 3-2, 60% 79 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 4-4, 50% -67 | vs Team Under .500 | 5-1, 83% 495 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-2, 33% -100 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-1, 50% -12 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 5-4, 56% -419 | After 1 or More Days Off | 8-5, 62% -247 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 3-2, 60% 59 | Record at Home | 3-2, 60% 79 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 4-4, 50% -67 | vs Team Under .500 | 5-1, 83% 495 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-2, 33% -100 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-1, 50% -12 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 5-4, 56% -419 | After 1 or More Days Off | 8-5, 62% -247 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 3-2, 60% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 5-4, 56% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-2, 60% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 5-4, 56% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 19-12, 61% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 4-3, 57% OVER | Opp Averages <2.8 G on Road | 1-1, 50% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-3, 40% -200 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-2, 60% +79 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-3, 40% -200 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-2, 60% +79
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 5-0, 100% +411 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-2, 60% 79 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 5-0, 100% +411 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-2, 60% +79
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 4-1, 80% + 264 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 4-1, 80% + 264
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