When fans and gamblers think of the Capitals and Oilers, they see offense. And there is plenty of good reason to expect plenty of fireworks with the NHL betting odds. At the beginning is Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. He is the greatest goal scorer of the modern era. For Edmonton, the marquee man is Connor McDavid. The first pick of the 2015 NHL Draft has fulfilled expectations. Washington is in a secure wild card playoff position. Meanwhile, the Oilers are fighting for their playoff lives. All of which makes Wednesday’s matchup a virtual playoff game.
Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Capitals | +1½ (-220) | 6½ (EV) | +110 |  |
| Oilers | -1½ (+180) | 6½ (-120) | -130 | |
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Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, Edmonton will be a good online betting value as a home team up against a strong visitor. The Oilers will be getting a rare hometown discount. On the other hand, the Capitals will be overvalued on the road. Too much casual money will be on the Capitals. Alex Ovechkin, the 2018 Stanley Cup, and perennial contender status all add to the Washington price tag.
Washington Capitals Team Overview
Washington 30-18-9 straight up and 29-26 over/under. The Capitals rank 13th for goal scoring and 25th for power-play efficiency. While defensively, Washington ranks 9th for goals against and 12th for penalty killing. Washington has won four of its last seven games. And then three of its most recent five games stayed under the total. Washington holds a 10-point lead for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
Edmonton is 30-22-4 straight up and 27-26 over/under. The Oilers rank 9th for goal scoring and 2nd for power-play efficiency. While defensively, Edmonton is 22nd for goals against and 26th for penalty killing. Late on, Edmonton has dropped five of its most recent seven games. In only three of its most recent ten games, the Oil has gone under the total. Edmonton is fighting with Dallas for the final Western Conference playoff spot.
Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends
- On the road, Washington is 6-3 against the spread
- As a favorite, the Capitals are 3-5 vs. the line
- In interconference games, the Caps are 4-3 on the board
- On the road, Washington is 4-8 under the total
- As a favorite, Washington is 3-2 over the total
- In interconference games, the Capitals are 2-4 under the number
- At home, Edmonton is 2-4 against the spread
- As an underdog, the Oil is 2-6 vs. the line
- In interconference games, the Oilers are 5-4 on the board
- At home, the Oil is 4-5 under the total
- As an underdog, the Oilers are 2-5-2 under the number
- In interconference games, the Oilers are 4-5-1 under the total
- In this series, Washington is 1-3 against Edmonton vs. the spread
- The Capitals and Oilers are 3-5-1 under the total
- At Edmonton, the Capitals are 2-4 under the number
- Also, this series is 3-2 over the total at Edmonton
Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Oilers will get an NHL betting discount against their popular opponent. Washington has not been a reliable favorite.
Capitals at Oilers SBG Best Bet: Edmonton Oilers.