One of the best rivalries in all of sports is the one from the National Hockey League between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals. Both are perennial Stanley Cup title contenders and favorites with the NHL odds. Pittsburgh won the Stanley Cup championship most recently in back to back fashion during the 2016 and 2017 playoffs. And then the Caps hoisted hockey’s Holy Grail in 2018. Last year the Penguins lacked the depth to make a serious run while the Caps suffered from a bad Stanley Cup hangover that lasted all season. Both have roared back in 2019-20 as serious Eastern Conference contenders. The Caps host the Pens on Super Sunday!
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals
Date and Time: Sunday, February 2, 2020, 12:30 p.m. ET
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
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Penguins vs. Capitals TV Coverage: NBC
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals Odds Overview
Wagering action should be relatively even with the NHL odds as both teams have plenty of credibility with the betting public. Bargain hunters may like Pittsburgh as the quality road team at a cheaper price. Washington’s strong home ice record will draw support to their side as well.
Washington Capitals Current Form
The Capitals have a record of 31-14-5-0 with 31-18-1 over the total. Washington has been making gamblers happy with seven wins in their last nine games. Just two of their last six have gone over the total. The Caps have NHL metrics of fifth for goal scoring, 13th for the power play, 10th for goals against, and second for the penalty kill.
Pittsburgh Penguins Current Form
The Penguins are 31-14-5-0 with 24-26 under the total. Pittsburgh has also been in the black lately with six wins in their last eight matchups. Five of their last eight games have gone over the total. Pittsburgh has NHL rankings of seventh for goal scoring, 17th for the power play, eighth for goals against, and 12th for the penalty kill.
Key Penguins: C Evgeni Malkin (15 G, 35 A, 50 PTS, +11, 4 PPG, 12 PPA, 11.9 SPCT), D Kris Letang (10 G, 21 A, 31 PTS, +8, 6 PPG, 4 PPA, 15.7 SPCT), G Matt Murray (15-6-4, 2.84 GAA, .900 SVPCT, 1 SO)
Key Capitals: G Braden Holtby (19-9-4, 3.05 GAA, .899 SVPCT, 0 SO), D John Carlson (13 G, 47 A, 60 PTS, +18, 2 PPG, 17 PPA), LW Alex Ovechkin (34 G, 16 A, 50 PTS, -9, 11 PPG, 4 PPA, 15.2 SPCT)
Penguins and Capitals Against the Spread
The Penguins are:
9-3 against the line in their last 12 road games
5-6 under the total away from home
5-8 on the board in their last 13 games as a dog
6-3 over the total as a pup
6-5 in their last 11 games at Washington
1-7 under the total head to head on the road vs. the Caps
The Capitals are:
7-2 with the odds in their last nine home games
4-2 over the total at Capital One Arena
15-5 in their last 20 games as a chalk
5-3 over the total in their last eight games as a chalk
3-4 in their last seven matchups with the Penguins
4-6 under the total in their head to head series with the Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals NHL Odds Betting Pick
This high-profile quality matchup is most appropriate for an NBC national telecast on Super Sunday. First place in the Metropolitan Division and top seed in the Eastern Conference could be quite valuable come playoff time.
Pittsburgh has been getting the money on the road and has been in the black at Washington. With all else basically even the Penguins will offer the better price.
Penguins vs. Capitals NHL Odds Best Bet: Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguins vs. Capitals NHL Odds Score Prediction: Penguins 3, Capitals 2
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