Two franchises that split their head-to-head series (two games apiece) a year ago, the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders open the season at Nassau Coliseum for a Metro Division matchup. NBC Sports Washington will showcase the action, which gets going at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 4.
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders Odds
New York comes into the matchup as the favorite with a -120 moneyline. The line for Washington sits at +100, and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at an even 6 goals (-125 to bet the under, +105 for the over).
Each of these teams recorded a winning 2018-19 season. The Washington Capitals went 48-34 straight up (SU) last season, while the New York Islanders finished 48-34.
The visiting Capitals managed to score 3.35 goals per game on offense (30.1 shot attempts per game), while the defense gave up 3.03 goals per contest. Opponents attempted 31.7 shots per game against the Capitals last year.
Behind 28.9 offensive shot attempts per matchup, the Islanders were able to notch 2.74 goals/game. They allowed 30.9 shots and 2.39 goals per game on defense.
The Capitals were successful on 21.2 percent of their power play opportunities during the 2018-19 season. They were able to kill off 79.7 percent of all opposition power plays.
The Islanders scored on 15.1 percent of their extra-man advantages and killed off 80.7 percent of the power plays their defense faced.
Washington Capitals at New York Islanders Free Picks
Pick: SU Winner – Islanders, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
- The Capitals were 4-1 in shootouts last year while the Islanders were 5-5 in games decided by shootout.
- Washington skaters created 24.2 hits per game last season, while the Islanders posted 26.2 hits per contest.
