Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction, Pick and Preview, April 28 (4/28): NHL
- Lm Tipster
- Apr 28, 2022, 12:42:41 AM
Credit: photo by Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Odds:
| Time | 7:00 p.m. EST |
| Capitals money line | -135 |
| Capitals spread | -1.5 (+190) |
| Islanders money line | +110 |
| Islanders spread | +1.5 (-250) |
| Over / under | 6 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Washington Capitals | New York Islanders | |
| Record | 44-24-12 | 36-34-10 |
| Road / home record | 25-8-6 | 19-15-5 |
| Streak | L2 | W1 |
| Goals per game | 3.34 | 2.75 |
| Goals allowed per game | 2.93 | 2.80 |
| Shots per game | 31.4 | 28.8 |
| Shots allowed per game | 29.1 | 32.6 |
| PP % | 19.2% | 20.80% |
| PK % | 18.81% | 15.94% |
| Over / under record | 46-30-4 | 38-41-1 |
Preview
The Washington Capitals hit the road and will visit the New York Islanders on Thursday night. This is the fourth time these teams face off this season, the Capitals have the lead 2-1. The Capitals have clinched the playoff berth while the Islanders are eliminated.
Washington Capitals
The Capitals have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are 25-14 on the road with a 44-24-12 record overall ranking 4th in the Metropolitan division. The Capitals are 16-7-1 in division matchups. Washington ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference recording 8.7 points per game, averaging 3.3 goals and 5.4 assists.
Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 50 goals and has 90 points. John Carlson has three goals and eight assists over the last 10 games for Washington.
In their last 10 games the Capitals are 6-4, averaging 4.2 goals, 6.9 assists, 3.2 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while allowing 3.1 goals per game with an .888 save percentage.
New York Islanders
The Islanders have lost 4 of their last 5 games and are 19-20 at home this season with a 36-34-10 record overall ranking fifth in the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders are 14-9-2 against division opponents. New York is last in the Eastern Conference shooting 28.8 shots per game.
Brock Nelson leads the Islanders with 58 points, scoring 36 goals and adding 22 assists. Josh Bailey has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games for New York.
In their last 10 games the Isles are 3-7, averaging 2.7 goals, 3.8 assists, 4.3 penalties and 10.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game with an .900 save percentage.
BETTING TRENDS
Washington are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against NY Islanders.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 12 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders' last 5 games at home.
NY Islanders are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Washington.
Prediction
The Islanders upset the Caps beating them 4-1 in Washington. The Caps have already clinched the playoff berth but they can still climb in the standing so I think they're gonna get their revenge at New York as they have the better team overall. Take the Capitals.
PICK: Capitals ML (-135)
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