The Washington Capitals (8-4-0) and Pittsburgh Penguins (8-4-2) meet in an NHL Metropolitan Division duel tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ / Hulu.
The Capitals are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-100 / -122). The Capitals are a -120 favorite to win outright, while the Penguins are +100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Capitals vs. Penguins predictions, parlay and NHL picks.
Capitals vs. Penguins Odds, Pick
| Capitals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +198 | 6.5 -100o / -122u | -120 |
| Penguins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -250 | 6.5 -100o / -122u | +100 |
- Capitals vs. Penguins Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+198), Penguins +1.5 (-250)
- Capitals vs. Penguins Over/Under: 6.5 (-100o / -122u)
- Capitals vs. Penguins Moneyline: Capitals -120, Penguins +100
Capitals vs. Penguins Preview
Washington Capitals
After being one of the best teams in the East last season, Washington entered this season with expectations to compete for a Stanley Cup.
The Caps have been strong on the road so far with a 3-1-1 record, and Tom Wilson leads the squad with eight goals, including two last night against the St. Louis Blues.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh has been a pleasant surprise this season with one of the better records.
And after not reaching the playoffs since 2021-22, there's hope that there's one more run left in the core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
This current playoff drought has been the longest in franchise history since the Penguins missed the playoffs from 2002 through 2005.
The ageless wonder in Crosby leads the team in goals with nine of the season.
Capitals vs Penguins Parlay
Leg 1: Washington Capitals Moneyline
The Caps have been sharp on the road, and with one of the deeper rosters, I think the Capitals can overtake the Penguins here.
I'm expecting some regression from Pittsburgh sooner rather than later.
Washington also matches really well against the Pens, and I fully expect it to control the pace of the game tonight.
Leg 2: Ben Kindel Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
We'll team up with our Action PRO Report for this prop tonight.
The Penguins' rookie center has racked up five goals this season and has cashed this prop in three of his previous four games.
Our Action PRO Report projects 2.4 shots on goal tonight for Kindel.
Parlay Picks:
- Washington Capitals Moneyline
- Ben Kindel Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
Parlay Odds: +198 (via FanDuel)
