The Vegas Golden Knights are slight 54.5 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Golden Knights are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +4 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 27 shots on goal vs 23 shots for the Capitals. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.4% compared to the Golden Knights goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 24, Adin Hill 21 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.7, Jack Eichel 3.7 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.48, Tomas Hertl 0.5 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 42% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Mitch Marner has a 62% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Vegas Golden Knights | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 13-20, 39% -679 | Record at Home | 16-19, 46% -1034 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Vegas Golden Knights | 1-0, 100% 88 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team Under .500 | 17-14, 55% -110 | vs Team .500 or Better | 11-25, 31% -1594 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 9-14, 39% -380 | Record As Home Favorite | 16-17, 48% -834 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 31-28, 53% -3595 | After 1 or More Days Off | 24-35, 41% -4881 | Washington Capitals |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Vegas Golden Knights | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 1-3, 25% -136 | Record at Home | 2-4, 33% -301 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Vegas Golden Knights | 1-0, 100% 88 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team Under .500 | 2-0, 100% 152 | vs Team .500 or Better | 1-6, 14% -464 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-3, 25% -136 | Record As Home Favorite | 2-3, 40% -201 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 5-5, 50% -882 | After 1 or More Days Off | 3-9, 25% -1089 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Vegas Golden Knights | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 20-13, 61% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 16-20, 44% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 1-3, 25% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-6, 25% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-19, 46% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 29-25, 54% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 30-24, 56% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 15-18, 45% -537 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 15-20, 43% -875 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-2, 50% +46 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 2-4, 33% -201
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 18-15, 55% +42 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 18-17, 51% +-592 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-2, 50% -54 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 3-3, 50% -68
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 18-15, 55% + 138 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 20-15, 57% + 320 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-3, 25% -209 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 6-0, 100% + 546
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