Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Picks & Predictions

Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals : Washington Capitals +1.5 (-217)

The bet on Washington Capitals with a 1.5 puck line is primarily based on the comparative performance of the two teams. Over their last 5 games, the Ottawa Senators have shown a weaker defensive performance, with an average of 3.8 goals against overall and 3 goals against at home. The Washington Capitals, despite having lower scoring averages, have shown a consistent defensive game, with an average of 4 goals against both overall and away. This suggests that the Capitals are more defensively stable. Moreover, the model's prediction of -0.22 indicates a slight edge towards the Capitals. The Senators' home record and overall record are also slightly weaker than the Capitals, further strengthening the rationale for the bet on the Capitals. This analysis suggests that even with a 1.5 puck line disadvantage, the Capitals are likely to cover the spread given their comparative performance stats.