Sidney Crosby Out as Pens Host the Caps - Handicappers Hideaway

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The Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2016-17
NHL season on Thursday when they battle at Consol Energy Center. Sidney
Crosby will be out for the Pens as he is battling a concussion. With
arguably the NHL’s best player out tonight the defense of the Pens NHL
Championship may start out a little difficult.


Oddsmakers
currently have the Capitals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus
the Penguins, while the game’s total is sitting at 5. The absense of
Sidney Crosby has swung this line 25-cents towards the Caps.


In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 3-1 winner on the road against
the San Jose Sharks. The win sealed their 2015-16 Stanley Cup
Championship.


Washington was a 4-3 loser in its last match in the Stanley Cup
Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins.  With Sidney Crosby out they are
hoping to start the 2016-17 NHL season off to a good start on the road.

Stats and Matchups

Washington:

Team record: 0-0-0 SU

Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games

Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road


Pittsburgh:

Team record: 0-0-0 SU

Pittsburgh is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games

Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games


Next up:

Washington at Pittsburgh Thursday, October 13

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Sidney Crosby Out as Pens Host the Caps - Handicappers Hideaway

NHL Odds: Caps Need Game 4 Win in Pittsburgh - Handicappers Hideaway

The Washington Capitals may have been the top team in the NHL during the
regular season, but if they don't beat the Pittsburgh Penguins this
Wednesday (8 PM ET, NBCSN) in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference
semifinal, it could mean an early trip to the golf course. Pittsburgh
carries a 2-1 series lead into Wednesday's game at the Consol Energy
Center after beating the Caps 3-2 Monday night as a –140 home favourite.
Oddsmakers have the Pens as a -130 favorite on the Moneyline and the
total is at 5.





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Not much has gone right for the Capitals since they took a 3-0 lead over
the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round. Washington has lost four of
the past six games, and defenseman Brooks Orpik (three goals, plus-11)
was handed a three-game suspension for a late hit on Pittsburgh
blueliner Olli Maatta. Orpik won't be available until Game 6 – if the
Capitals make it that far.





The Penguins have accomplished all this without the services of their
No. 1 goaltender; Marc-Andre Fleury (.921 save percentage) has been out
with a concussion since early April. Matt Murray (.930 SV%) started the
last six games for Pittsburgh, and his only loss was in Game 1 of this
series, when Washington (–135 at home) prevailed 4-3 in overtime.





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NHL Odds: Caps Need Game 4 Win in Pittsburgh - Handicappers Hideaway

NHL Odds: Playoff-Hungry Flyers Host Capitals - Handicappers Hideaway

The Philadelphia Flyers are on the verge of rescuing what looked like a
lost season. At press time, they're holding down the last Wild Card
berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs at 37-25-13. Philadelphia's
next game is this Wednesday (8 PM ET, NBCSN) against the best team in
the NHL, the 54-16-5 Washington Capitals. Oddsmaker have the Flyers as a
-115 moneyline favorite and the total is sitting at 5.



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The Flyers have won eight of their 13 games this month despite having to
go with Steve Mason (.918 save percentage) in goal while Michal
Neuvirth (.925 SV%) was ill with a stomach virus – and after Neuvirth
tore his meniscus the day he returned. Mason has played reasonably well,
though, and aside from Neuvirth and defenseman Michal Del Zotto (torn
wrist ligaments), Philadelphia is relatively healthy for a change.



Washington is projected to start No. 1 netminder Braden Holtby (.923
SV%) on Wednesday. Holtby has enjoyed yet another strong season for the
Caps after finishing fourth in last year's Vezina Trophy race. He'll be
joined by winger TJ Oshie (24 goals, 22 assists), who returned to action
with a power-play goal in Monday's 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue
Jackets (+200 away) after missing two games with an undisclosed illness.



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NHL Odds: Re-tooled Rangers Ride into Washington - Handicappers Hideaway

After going without the Stanley Cup for 20 seasons, the New York
Rangers weren’t about to stand back at this year’s trade deadline. The
Rangers will bring their bolstered lineup to DC Wednesday night (8:00 PM
ET, NBCSN) to face the Washington Capitals, who’ve done a little
spring cleaning of their own.



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New York (40-17-2-5, 34-30 ATS for plus-11.33 units) went all-in for the
playoffs by sending a healthy package of draft picks and prospects to
the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for defenseman Keith Yandle (four
goals, 37 assists). Yandle should help improve the Rangers’ defensive
power play, which ranks No. 9 in the league at 83% as we go to press.



Washington (36-21-6-4, 32-35 ATS for plus-7.36 units) made a couple of
smaller moves, adding defenseman Tim Gleason and left winger Curtis
Glencross. But the Caps should have the advantage in this matchup; the
Rangers will get no rest after visiting the New York Islanders Tuesday
night. The Blueshirts are also still without starting goaltender Henrik
Lundqvist (.922 save percentage) because of a strained neck, although
Cam Talbot (.921 SV%) has played well in reserve.



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Caps and Rangers Battle in Game 7 of Their NHL Playoff Series

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total is sitting at 4½.

The Rangers were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Capitals. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at -115 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

New York:
Team record: 51-24-7 SU, ATS

When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Washington:
Team record: 42-32-8 SU, ATS

is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 0-10
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing NY Rangers are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

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Caps and Rangers Battle in Game 7 of Their NHL Playoff Series

NHL Preview: San Jose Sharks vs. Washington Capitals

The San Jose Sharks and the Washington Capitals will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Verizon Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Sharks listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

In their last action, San Jose was a 3-0 loser on the road against the Blues. Bettors on St. Louis at +100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

The Capitals were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got New York at -159 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for PUSH bettors.

Washington: Team record: 28-22-5 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 12 games at home is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing NY Rangers are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

San Jose: Team record: 30-17-6 SU, ATS

is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing St. Louis are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: San Jose at Tampa Bay, Thursday, February 16 Washington at Florida, Friday, February 17

NHL Preview: San Jose Sharks vs. Washington Capitals

Caps Vs Cats: Atlantic Division Contenders Clash on NHL Betting Line

A neck and neck race for the Southeast Division lead will heat up on Tuesday as the upstart Florida Panthers hope to defend a narrow lead over a Washington Capitals team slowly reestablishing itself as a force on the NHL betting line.

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Can the Panthers hang on to their spot among the Eastern Conference's playoff pack? As things stand right now, the winner of the division will lay claim to the No. 3 seed in the bracket. Nobody else, however, is on pace to qualify for the top eight.

The depth of the rest of the conference makes the early week bout between two division rivals in the Southeast all the more important. Although the Panthers remain on the NHL futures list with 30/1 odds of winning the Stanley Cup, they?ll have their work cut out for them against the Capitals whose reputation as a legitimate contender overshadows any recent misfortune.

With 18/1 odds on the NHL betting line, the Capitals are a threat in the eyes of hockey odds makers. So long as Alex Ovechkin is healthy and in uniform, there?s no real surprise why.

If the Panthers are to cling desperately to their first playoff berth since 2000, they'll need to come up big against their rivals because things stand, anything less than a division championship might not be enough.

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NHL Odds: Road-Weary Capitals Face New-Look Canadiens

The Eastern Conference standings are slowly starting to broaden, and teams like the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens may find themselves on the outside looking in if they don?t start putting up some extended winning streaks.

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The two forlorn franchises will meet for the first of four times this season on Wednesday night in Montreal, where the newest Canadien, Rene Bourque, will face the Capitals for the first time since giving Nicklas Backstrom a concussion on Jan. 3. Vigilante justice may be in order.

The Canadiens? woes have been well documented. From the hiring of Randy Cunneyworth to the abysmal power play to the Mike Cammalleri trade last week, the team is ripe for the pickings right now.

Meanwhile, the Capitals are in the middle of a 10 games in 18 days stretch leading up to the All-Star break, so they may not be at full strength for the game.

They've had a decent run as of late, but hardly anything that will guarantee they play beyond mid-April. Now is the time for Alex Ovechkin to break out and earn the All-Star nod he garnered.

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NHL Odds: Capitals Host Crosby-Less Penguins in Rivalry

Though never the same without Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals will renew their rivalry this Wednesday. The two clubs have met twice already this season with each team taking a win.

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Though the Pens have missed Crosby's production on the ice, they've managed to stay relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. With their Atlantic Division counterparts starting the 2011-12 campaign off strong, however, Pittsburgh finds themselves playing catch up at mid-season.

Will a heated victory over Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals be enough to push the Pens up the standings and eventually ahead of the Flyers and Rangers? Given the league's current seeding format, Pittsburgh has to do better than third if they hope to hold home-ice advantage in the first-round of the playoffs.

But just because Pittsburgh could benefit from a big January victory doesn't mean they'll necessarily get one. The Caps have spent far too long underachieving to sit back and relax now that they have found some momentum.

With defenseman Mike Green back on the ice, Washington will look to replicate the success they haven't managed to find since the 2009-10 season.

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NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators

The Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Scotiabank Place.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Senators, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Washington lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Panthers on December 5. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Senators were a 4-2 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Lightning. That made winners of bettors who got Ottawa at -109 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.

Ottawa: Team record: 13-11-3 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8 After a win are 7-3

Washington: Team record: 13-12-1 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7

Next up: Washington home to Toronto, Friday, December 9 Ottawa at New Jersey, Thursday, December 8

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators

The Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning will meet on the ice at St. Pete Times Forum on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 3-2 winner on the road against the Capitals. Bettors on Tampa Bay at +176 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 46-25-11 SU, ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 14 of last 21 games at home

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Washington: Team record: 48-23-11 SU, ATS

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games on the road is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Washington, Wednesday, May 4

NHL Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

The Rangers were a 2-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Capitals. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at -170 on the moneyline, while the total score (2) was good news for UNDER bettors.

New York: Team record: 44-33-5 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing at home against Washington NY Rangers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the NY Rangers last 11 games NY Rangers are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing Washington

When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Florida are 4-6 After playing are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

Washington: Team record: 48-23-11 SU, ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers

When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing NY Rangers are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Next up: NY Rangers home to Washington, Wednesday, April 20

NHL Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers

The Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Joe Louis Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wings listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Canadiens on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +105 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Detroit won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Blues on March 12. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Detroit: Team record: 41-20-8 SU, ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 10 games at home Detroit18-5-1 SU in its last 24 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing St. Louis are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Washington: Team record: 41-20-10 SU, ATS Current streak: won 9 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Detroit is 5-18-2 SU in its last 25 games ,when playing Detroit

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Montreal are 6-4 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Washington at New Jersey, Friday, March 18 Detroit at Columbus, Thursday, March 17

 

 

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

The Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Bell Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canadiens listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

The Capitals were a 4-3 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Blackhawks. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at -115 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Canadiens were a 3-0 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made winners of bettors who got Montreal at +125 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Montreal: Team record: 38-24-7 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 13 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Washington: Team record: 40-20-10 SU, ATS Current streak: won 8 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Montreal

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Chicago are 5-5-1 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Washington at Detroit, Wednesday, March 16 Montreal home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, March 17

 

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

In their last action, Chicago was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Lightning. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -111 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

The Capitals were a 2-1 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Hurricanes. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at -158 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Washington: Team record: 39-20-10 SU, ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 11 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Carolina are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Chicago: Team record: 37-24-7 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Edmonton are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-7-1 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Chicago home to San Jose, Monday, March 14 Washington at Montreal, Tuesday, March 15

 

NHL Preview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals

The division rival Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at St. Pete Times Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lightning listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Washington won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Panthers on March 6. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -185 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Tampa Bay was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Canadiens. They lost as -135 favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of OVER bettors.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 37-21-7 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Washington is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing Montreal are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Washington: Team record: 36-20-10 SU, ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Washington home to Edmonton, Wednesday, March 9 Tampa Bay home to Chicago, Wednesday, March 9

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning