The Anaheim Ducks (17-34-7) face the Washington Capitals (28-25-6) Thursday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Ducks limp into the nation’s capital with just 1 point out of a possible 12 in the past 6 games, going 0-5-1. Anaheim has allowed 6 or more goals in 5 of those outings and gave up 4 in the other contest.
The Capitals have been gradually getting healthier recently, welcoming back RW Tom Wilson 2 games ago, and C Nic Dowd last time out. While RW Anthony Mantha left Tuesday’s game due to an upper-body injury, it isn’t believed to be serious. It’s also possible LW Alexander Ovechkin, who has missed a handful of games due to the death of his father, might be available to return.
Washington has dropped 5 games in a row, and it has scored a total of just 8 goals during the ugly span. The Under is 5-1 in the previous 6 outings overall.