Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/22/24
The Capitals and Flyers are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN. The Flyers will host the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Capitals.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 6:00 ET on Tuesday, October 22nd.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:
- With the Flyers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Flyers.
- Take the Flyers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)
Can Washington Secure a Road Victory?
With a 6-5 overtime win against the Devils, the Capitals improved to 3-1-0 this season. Washington, the underdogs on the puck line, saw the game’s total of 11 goals easily surpass the pre-game line of 6.
Five different players scored for the Capitals in this one. The Devils struck first, but Tom Wilson tied it up at 13:59 in the first period. Wilson also scored the game-winner 4:00 into overtime.
Tom Wilson led the Capitals’ offense with two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, bringing his season total to five. He also scored Washington’s first goal of the game. Dylan Strome added his third goal of the season and picked up his fourth assist on Wilson’s overtime winner. Andrew Mangiapane scored his first goal of the season.
Washington took 37 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. After a scoreless third period, Wilson’s second goal sealed the 6-5 victory in overtime. The Capitals scored three times in the first period and added two more in the second.
The Capitals’ defense will look to bounce back after allowing 5 goals to the Devils in their last game. Logan Thompson made 26 saves with a save percentage of 83.9%. The defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 40 hits. Washington led 5-3 in the second period, but they gave up two goals in the 3rd, including a power-play goal at 7:32.
Is a Home Win Possible for Philadelphia?
With a 3-0 loss to the Canucks, the Flyers dropped to 1-3-1 this season. Philadelphia, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.
The Flyers’ defense struggled, giving up goals in the first and second periods. Offensively, they couldn’t find the net, managing 26 shots on goal. Philadelphia’s 18 giveaways didn’t help their cause either.
Philadelphia’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Canucks, despite firing 26 shots on goal. The Flyers were held without a goal for the first time this season.
Philadelphia struggled with possession, committing 18 giveaways. They were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.
Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal just 3:51 into the game and allowed two more in the second period. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 29 saves with a 90.6% save percentage. The defense also recorded 28 hits and 1 takeaway.