Capitals at Penguins 1/17/21 – NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
NFL: 12:00 PM EST
Jan. 17, 2021
TV: NBC
Latest Odds : PIT -111 Total 6.5
The Capitals are coming to the game here sitting on a 2-0-0 record on the year. The last game for the Penguins ended up being a win, which was expected. The last win came over Buffalo by a score of 2-1 in what ended up being more of a battle than what the Capitals expected it to be.
In the last win for the Capitals they were able to dominate in the game in physical play with a total of 27 hits. The shots, though, were definitely lacking for Washington with a total of 21 shots. The Capitals ended up winning 24 faceoffs in the win. However, a major issue that could come to haunt Washington in the future is the Capitals had 10 penalty minutes.
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With Pittsburgh they are still looking for their first win on the year. The Penguins played against the Flyers to open up the season and lost both games. The last loss for Pittsburgh ended upcoming in what in hockey terms would be a blowout by a 5-2 score. With the loss it dropped the Penguins to an 0-2-0 record on the year.
Pittsburgh in the game was completely manhandled and that is not the common way to play for Pittsburgh. The Penguins ended up losing the game while getting more shots at 33, but also more hits in the game with 31 hits. The Penguins even won the faceoff battle with 26 wins of the faceoffs. The penalty box, though, did see the Penguins serve a total of 12 minutes.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games.
Pittsburgh are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: Washington Capitals -108
Washington has looked really good and already in form so far this year. The Penguins for their part have not looked that impressive and definitely are one team that could use some luck on their side to start winning again. Look for the Penguins to continue to struggle in this game as the Capitals come in playing hot and ready while the Penguins still try to find their offense. Final Score, Washington Capitals win 4-2.