Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild: Alex Ovechkin Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+170)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Alex Ovechkin has been a scoring machine lately, and he's been hitting the net with regularity. The Washington Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games, and Ovechkin is a big part of that success. He averages more than 2.5 shots on goal, and with the Capitals blocking more shots and landing plenty of hits, they're creating lots of chances for him to shoot.
The Minnesota Wild are no slouches either, winning 6 of their last 10 games, but they tend to give up a fair amount of shots. The matchup here feels very balanced, and the odds reflect that. One risk is that both teams are so close in form that it could go either way, but Ovechkin's scoring ability makes this a solid bet to consider.