March 20, 2026 5:53 AM EST

NHL: Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals 3/22/2026

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The Washington Capitals are slight 51.4 percent favorites over the Colorado Avalanche. The Capitals are favored despite being projected for 27 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Avalanche. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.6% compared to the Avalanche goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.3%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Mackenzie Blackwood 24, Logan Thompson 26 SHOTS: Nathan MacKinnon 4.3, Alex Ovechkin 3.7 GOALS: Cale Makar 0.43, Alex Ovechkin 0.56 PTS: Nathan MacKinnon has a 57% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Dylan Strome has a 39% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Colorado Avalanche

Colorado AvalancheRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road21-12, 64% 210Record at Home20-15, 57% -6Colorado Avalanche
VS Washington Capitals1-0, 100% 52VS Colorado Avalanche0-1, 0% -100Colorado Avalanche
vs Team Under .50024-8, 75% 516vs Team .500 or Better16-21, 43% -575Colorado Avalanche
Record as Road Favorite18-10, 64% 113Record as Home Underdog2-1, 67% 127Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off39-17, 70% -3506After 1 or More Days Off29-27, 52% -3326Washington Capitals

PAST 30 DAYS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road5-1, 83% 217Record at Home3-2, 60% 13Colorado Avalanche
VS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesVS Colorado Avalanche0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5005-2, 71% 78vs Team Under .5002-3, 40% -148Colorado Avalanche
Record as Road Favorite5-1, 83% 217Record as Home Underdog0-0 No GamesColorado Avalanche
After 1 or More Days Off6-3, 67% -650After 1 or More Days Off3-4, 43% -613Washington Capitals

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD19-14, 58% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME20-13, 61% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-1, 83% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-3, 25% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-15, 52% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home32-21, 60% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road29-24, 55% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 16-17, 48% -1076 Washington Capitals Home Games: 20-15, 57% +183 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 3-3, 50% -174 Washington Capitals Home Games: 4-1, 80% +231

MONEY LINE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 17-16, 52% -453 Washington Capitals Home Games: 21-14, 60% 203 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 3-3, 50% -119 Washington Capitals Home Games: 4-1, 80% +231

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 19-14, 58% + 329 Washington Capitals Home Games: 19-16, 54% + 129 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 3-3, 50% -27 Washington Capitals Home Games: 2-3, 40% -118

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