The Barclays Center will be the site for an intriguing matchup as the New York Islanders prepare to face the visiting Washington Capitals. This divisional matchup will get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26 and it can be watched live on MSG Network.
Washington Capitals at New York Islanders Odds
Moneyline odds have not yet been posted for this matchup.
Washington is 13-10 straight up (SU) and has earned 0.9 units for moneyline bettors this season. 12 of its games have gone over the total, while nine have gone under and just two have pushed. This 2018-19 Capitals team is 6-5 SU on the road.
Washington has converted on 27.8 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a figure that’s good enough for fifth-best in the league. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 25th in the league, and it’s successfully killed off only 75.9 percent of its penalties.
For the team as a whole, Washington has been sent to the penalty box 3.9 times per game during the 2018-19 season, and 2.8 per game over its last five. The team’s had to kill penalties just 8.4 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
Averaging 28.3 saves per game with a .913 save percentage, Braden Holtby (8-8-3) has been the best option in goal for Washington this year. If it chooses to give him a rest, however, Washington might roll with Pheonix Copley (6-3-1 record, .899 save percentage, 3.06 goals against average).
Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson will both lead the way for the visiting Capitals. Ovechkin has 27 points on 17 goals and 10 assists, and has recorded multiple points in eight different games. Carlson has five goals and 20 assists to his name, and has logged a point in 12 games.
New York is 12-10 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 6.5 units this season. Through 22 regular season outings, 10 of its games have gone over the total, while another 10 have gone under and just two have pushed. The team’s 6-4 SU at home this year.
New York has converted on just 17.1 percent of its power play chances this year, a figure that places it in the bottom 10 overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 20th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 78.4 percent of all opponent power plays.
New York players have been penalized 4.2 times per game this season, and 3.6 per game over their last five games. The team has been forced to kill penalties 8.8 minutes per game over their last five outings.
Thomas Greiss (26.8 saves per game) has been the primary selection in the crease for New York. Greiss has 10 wins, four losses, and one OT loss to his name and has maintained a 2.40 goals against average and a .928 save percentage this year.
Josh Bailey (seven goals, 14 assists) will pace the attack for the Isles.
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders Betting Predictions
Prediction: SU Winner – Capitals, O/U – Under
Betting Notes
- For both of these clubs, the total has gone over in three of their last five outings.
- The Capitals are 5-2 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 10-6 in games where they serve fewer than 10 total penalty minutes.
- New York is 1-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while Washington is 1-1 in shootouts.
- New York has created 4.8 takeaways per game over its last five home games, a drop-off from its season average of 6.4 takeaways per game (ranked 26th in the league).
- Washington has scored 4.0 goals per game (while giving up just 2.4) over the team’s five-game winning streak.
- Washington is ranked 11th in the NHL this season with 8.4 takeaways per game. That figure has trended down, however, as it has created 7.4 takeaways over its last 10 games and 7.0 takeaways over its last five.
