by Rod Pearson
Monday, Nov 13, 2023
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Golden Knights -162, Capitals +136; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Golden Knights -162, Capitals +136; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Golden Knights -162, Capitals +136; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Vegas Golden Knights: 12-2-1 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Washington Capitals: 7-4-2 (3rd place, Metropolitan Division)
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Vegas Golden Knights: 7-2-1 last 10
Washington Capitals: 6-2-2 last 10
Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals Preview and Analysis
The Golden Knights are entering this game with 25 points, a 12-2-1 record overall, and they are 4-1-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the San Jose Sharks in their last game, winning that one at home 5-0. Alec Martinez led the team in goals with 2 while Alex Pietrangelo, William Karlsson, and Brett Howden each scored 1 goal in that game. Alex Pietrangelo and Michael Amadio each led the team in assists with 2 while Alex Pietrangelo, Alec Martinez, and Jack Eichel each led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Adin Hill was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 0 goals recording the shutout on 20 shots with 20 saves and a 1.000 save percentage. Their offense has scored 58 goals this season averaging 3.9 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 32 goals against them allowing 2.1 goals per game.
The Capitals are entering this game with 16 points, a 7-4-2 record overall, and they are 4-3-1 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the New York Islanders in their last game, winning that one on the road 4-1. Alexander Ovechkin led the team in goals with 2 while Nic Dowd and Aliaksei Protas each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Nicolas Aube-Kubel, John Carlson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Beck Malenstyn, Connor McMichael, Matthew Phillips, and Rasmus Sandin each led the team in assists with 1 while Alexander Ovechkin led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Hunter Shepard was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 37 shots with 36 saves and a .973 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 32 goals this season averaging 2.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 37 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.
Golden Knights vs Capitals Prediction
The current betting odds have the Golden Knights listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Golden Knights have looked really good this season with their 12-2-1 record overall. They won the Stanley Cup last season and haven't skipped a beat as they have come out of the gate very hot this year. The Capitals have also looked decent this season with their 7-4-2 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division. The Capitals haven't been great in their home games though with just a 4-3-1 home record this season and they have also allowed more goals than they have been scoring which will be a big problem going forward as winning games won't be sustainable the way they have been doing it. The Golden Knights are also one of the best teams in the league and are also one of the hottest with their start to the season, the Capitals defense won't be able to fend them off for 60 minutes. The best way to place a bet here is on the Golden Knights to win this game.
Golden Knights Capitals Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Golden Knights 4 Capitals 1.
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NHL Betting Trends
Vegas Golden Knights: 122-79 (+16.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 25-13 (+10.2 units) on the moneyline after 2 or more consecutive unders. 40-20 UNDER after a division game. 14-2 UNDER off a win by 3 goals or more over a division rival.
Washington Capitals: 88-95 (-25.4 units) on the moneyline in all games. 37-45 (-26.4 units) on the moneyline in a home game where the total is 6 or more. 16-24 (-12.4 units) on the moneyline after 2 or more consecutive unders. 10-3 UNDER in all games. 7-1 UNDER in a home game where the total is 6 or more. 25-16 UNDER after playing 2 consecutive road games.
Key Injuries
Vegas Golden Knights: C. Stephenson (C) Late Nov - Upper Body. N. Hague (D) Late Nov - Lower Body. N. Roy (C) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. R. Lehner (G) Out indefinitely - Hip.
Washington Capitals: D. Kuemper (G) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. M. Fehervary (D) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. M. Pacioretty (LW) Late Nov - Achilles. J. Edmundson (D) Late Nov - Hand. A. Mantha (RW) Late Nov - Upper Body. T. van Riemsdyk (D) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. N. Backstrom (C) out for season - Hip.
Notable Quotes
“You come to practice, you know he has a good shot. He's got a lot of heat behind it. He's just not a guy who's up the ice a lot. He tries to take care of his own end first.” - Bruce Cassidy after his team’s win against the Sharks in their game on Friday.
“Everybody was sacrificing their body. Blocking shots, play smart, play simple and we get the result.” - Alex Ovechkin after their win against the Islanders in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Vegas Golden Knights
LW Barbashev, Ivan
C Eichel, Jack
RW Marchessault, Jonathan
LD McNabb, Brayden
RD Theodore, Shea
G Hill, Adin
Washington Capitals
LW Ovechkin, Alex
C Kuznetsov, Evgeny
RW Wilson, Tom
LD Alexeyev, Alexander
RD Carlson, John
G Lindgren, Charlie
Statistical Leaders
Vegas Golden Knights
Points: W. Karlsson (18)
Goals: W. Karlsson (8)
Assists: M. Stone (10)
GAA: A. Hill (1.75)
Washington Capitals
Points: A. Ovechkin (11)
Goals: D. Strome (6)
Assists: J. Carlson (7)
GAA: C. Lindgren (2.35)
Coaches:
Vegas Golden Knights: Bruce Cassidy (2nd season)
Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
