NHL Betting Picks, Predictions, Probability and Analysis for Thursday, October 24th
By Matt Klett
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NHL Betting Picks, #10
WSH @ EDM 9 PM ET
In the final matchup for Thursday night, the 7-2-1 Edmonton Oilers host the 7-2-2 Washington Capitals. The Capitals have won four straight games and the Oilers have lost two straight games. Head-to-head Capitals are 2-1 vs the Oilers in their last three.
In the Standings:
The Capitals sit at the top of the Metropolitan division with 16 points. The Oilers also sit atop their division, the Pacific division, with 15 points.
Rankings: EDM
Offense: Goals 13, Shots 31, PP 3.
Defense: Goals 6, Shots 15, PK 5.
Rankings: WSH
Offense: Goals 5, Shots 18, PP 10.
Defense: Goals 15, Shots 7, PK 10.
Edmonton Last 3 Games 1-2:
10/22 Loss- @Minnesota 0-3
10/20 Loss- @Winnipeg 0-1
10/18 Win- vs Detroit 2-1
Washington Last 3 Games 3-0:
10/22 Win- @Calgary 5-3
10/20 Win- @Chicago 5-3
10/18 Win- vs New York R. 5-2
Trends for Edmonton:
8-3 in their last eleven. 4-1 in last five home games. 11-4 in their last fifteen at home vs Washington.
Trends for Washington:
4-1 in their last five vs Edmonton. 5-1 in their last six road games. 4-1 on the road vs the Western conference this season.
Pick Analysis:
Nine NHL picks down, one remains. The NHL Prediction Model has the Capitals at a 54.6% chance to win. This is the model’s third most confident pick today. Statistically, the Capitals have the better offense and Edmonton has the better defense. The Oilers top line is lethal but the Capitals have depth. As for trends, Edmonton is 11-4 at home vs Washington in the last fifteen. However, in the last two seasons the Capitals are 3-1 vs the Oilers. They are trending upwards in road games as well. As much as I want to take the home underdog, I like the model prediction.