Capitals vs Islanders 8/16/20 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders
NHL: 12:00 PM EST
Aug. 16, 2020
TV: MSG+, USA, NSWA
Latest Odds : WAS -115 Total 5
The Capitals are on the ropes in this series. The Capitals are down by 2 games already in the series and were unable to do much in the game against the Islanders. Even by getting out to an early lead the Capitals were unable to hold onto the lead. In fact, the Islanders controlled the game and looked great.
The Islanders were one team that no one expected to do as well as what they are. New York was not able to get the early lead in the game, but did make the lead when it counted. Now, the Islanders have the commanding lead to get the win in the third game here and really put the Capitals on the ropes with the potential elimination.
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New York is heading to the game after getting 32 shots. The Islanders managed to get a total of 38 hits, but ended up winning 54.5% of the faceoffs. On the power play the Islanders converted on 1 out of 5 chances.
With the Capitals they only managed to get 25 shots in the game. Washington did get a total of 34 hits in the game. The power play for Washington was not good in this game as they had 2 chances, but failed to convert on any of the chances.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games.
Washington are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders' last 5 games.
NY Islanders are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: New York Islanders -105
The Capitals are flat in the game and are not playing good at all. The Islanders for their part have proven they can battle back against the Capitals and easily beat the defense that the Capitals have relied on when their offense is not working good. Look for the Capitals to continue to struggle in the game here as the Islanders are able to bring home the win. Final Score, New York Islanders win 4-2.