A clear difference can be seen in Philadelphia since Scott Gordon took over as head coach. A season that was dead and buried has all of a sudden found new life. As a consequence of that new leadership the Flyers are still in the hunt for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. But on Wednesday the resurgent Washington Capitals will pay a visit at Wells Fargo Center. For most of the season the Caps have been an inconsistent NHL betting online value. However, their recent results have impressed all. A Stanley Cup repeat again looks possible.
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Capitals vs. Flyers TV Coverage: NBCSN
Washington Capitals
Compared to the rest of the season, Washington is in their most successful stretch of 2018-19. The Capitals have gotten the money in six out of their last seven games. Three of their last five matchups have gone over the total. Owing to that is a record of 38-21-6-1 with 34-29-3 over the total. Washington now leads the Metropolitan Division race. Concurrently the Caps rank sixth in the NHL for goal scoring and 21st for goals against.
Philadelphia Flyers
Along the same lines Philadelphia is in good form with seven covers in their last ten games. Further, the Flyers have gone under the total in just two of their last 10 games. Philadelphia now stands at 32-26-7-1 with 35-30-1 over the total. Presently the Flyers rank 14th in the NHL for goal scoring but 27th for goals against.
Important Names on the Ice
Naturally Washington’s Alex Ovechkin heads the marquee for this matchup. “The Great Eight” has 45 goals with 30 assists and a plus nine on the season. Braden Holtby has been more stable in goal with a .933 save percentage this month for the Caps.
Stats to Consider
Washington has shown improved NHL betting online value on the road. Consider the Capitals have gotten the money in four of their last six games on enemy ice. Three of their last four in road tilts went under the total. In the same way Philadelphia has been a strong home value. Tickets have been cashed in 10 of their last 13 games at Wells Fargo Center. Five of the Flyers last six home games went over the total.
Team vs. Team
Washington has had their share of struggles in their sportsbook series with Philadelphia. As an example, the Capitals have won just two of their last six games against the Flyers. Four of the last five between these teams went over the total. Further the Caps have been in the red at the Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia has gotten the money in 13 of their last 18 home games with Washington. Just two of the last five this matchup at Wells Fargo Center went over the total.
Matchup to Watch
In view of their recent results it’s hard to ignore Washington here. Most important of all is that Ovechkin is the top NHL Betting online matchup asset in this game.
Capitals vs. Flyers NHL Betting Online Picks
On this occasion the Capitals look like the best play.
Capitals vs. Flyers NHL Betting Online Pick: Washington Capitals
Capitals vs. Flyers NHL Betting Online Series Prediction: Capitals 4, Flyers 2
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