In this article we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 29th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 8-10-5 this year after they lost to Boston by a score of 6-3 in their last game. New York was able to battle back from two separate deficits, but allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Islanders out shot Boston by a total of 24-21, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Nelson (2) and Tsyplakov, while Sorokin stopped 15 out of 20 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Islanders lost to Detroit by a score of 4-2, but did beat St. Louis by a score of 3-1 before that. New York has scored 2.48 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 70.2% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Palmieri has led New York with 10 goals, nine assists, and 55 shots on goal, while Ilya Sorokin is 5-6-3 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this year.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 15-6-1 this season after they defeated Tampa Bay by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Washington trailed 2-0, 3-2, and 4-3, but they scored two goals late in the third for the win. The Capitals out shot Tampa Bay by a total of 32-28, won 63.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Mangiapane, Protas, Strome, Wilson, and Carlson, while Lindgren stopped 25 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Capitals defeated Florida by a score of 4-1, but did lose to New Jersey and Colorado before that. Washington has scored 4.09 goals per game and they have allowed 2.73 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 84.7% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with seven goals, 24 assists, and 36 shots on goal, while Logan Thompson is 9-1-1 with a 2.44 goals against average and a .917 save percentage.
Why the Capitals will beat the Islanders
The Islanders have lost seven of their last eight day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Capitals have won each of their last four home games against the Islanders following a road win.
The Capitals have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games.
The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
The Capitals have won the first period in each of their last five games as home favorites following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Islanders' last five games as road underdogs following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
Each of the Capitals' last four day games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Six of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Capitals' last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Islanders' last eight games as underdogs.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
Dylan Strome has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals' last four day games at Capital One Arena.
Aliaksei Protas has scored a goal in four of the Capitals' last five games as home favorites.
Connor McMichael has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals' last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents at Capital One Arena.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
Kyle Palmieri has recorded at least one point in nine of the Islanders' last 10 games as underdogs.
Brock Nelson has scored a goal in each of the Islanders' last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Kyle Palmieri has recorded an assist in each of the Islanders' last four games as underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
The Washington Capitals are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
The Washington Capitals rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.73).
The New York Islanders rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.48).
The New York Islanders rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (121).
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Prediction
Washington comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and they have scored nine goals in those two wins. The Capitals are still without Ovechkin, but their goal scoring has been fine recently. Washington is 7-4-1 at home, while New York is 5-5-3 on the road. The Islanders have lost five of their last six games and they are scoring just 2.48 goals per game this year. This New York team is really struggling on offense this season, so I like the Capitals at home.
