Anaheim @ Washington
Anaheim +224 over Washington

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Posted at 11:30 AM ET. Odds are subject to change.

Anaheim +224 over Washington

7:00 PM ET. OT included. The Capitals are riding high on a seven-game point streak, fueled by timely power-play production and steady goaltending from Logan Thompson. However, Washington’s recent point streak masks the fact that they’ve been outplayed in consecutive games. They’ve been outshot 33-16 by Nashville, 30-17 by Montreal, and 31-18 by Vancouver. That’s three games in a row where the Capitals have been chasing the puck for large stretches. Their inability to control possession puts tremendous pressure on Thompson to stand on his head every night, which isn’t sustainable.

The Caps' reliance on the power play is another red flag. Over their last seven games, Washington has scored at least one power-play goal in six of them. While that efficiency with the man advantage is impressive, it’s also volatile. If Anaheim stays disciplined and keeps this a five-on-five contest, Washington’s offensive deficiencies could be exposed.

Meanwhile, Anaheim enters this game off an impressive 3-2 overtime win in Carolina, a victory that came after two ugly losses to St. Louis and Philadelphia. The Ducks responded to those “clunkers” by getting back to basics, as coach Greg Cronin emphasized. They blocked shots, worked hard, and competed for every puck—a blueprint they’ll likely try to replicate against the Capitals.

This isn’t about saying Anaheim is the better team—they’re not. It’s about identifying a live underdog in a favorable spot. The Ducks have shown they can bounce back from adversity, and they’re catching the Capitals at a time when Washington’s results don’t match their underlying performance. Overlay.

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Our Pick

Anaheim +224 (Risking 2 units - To Win: 4.48)

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