How to Pick the Avalanche vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 15

Published 12:44 pm Thursday, November 14, 2024

There are a variety of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the Colorado Avalanche going up against the Washington Capitals at 9:00 PM ET on Friday, November 15. To get you prepared to place a bet or put together a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.

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Avalanche vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

  • Colorado and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 11 times this season.
  • This season, eight of Washington’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • The Avalanche score 3.47 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 4.13, adding up to 1.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -170

  • In the 12 times this season the Avalanche have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 8-4 in those games.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter, Colorado has put together a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
  • The Avalanche have a 63.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +142

  • In eight games as an underdog on the moneyline, Washington has pulled off the upset five times.
  • When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game in two opportunities.
  • Washington’s implied probability to win is 41.3% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Colorado 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • With seven goals and 26 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s leading contributors (33 points).
  • Mikko Rantanen has 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • Colorado’s scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 25 points. He’s contributed 19 assists.
  • In 10 games played this season, Alexandar Georgiev (4-5-0) has given up 32 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

  • Dylan Strome is an important part of the offense for Washington, with 23 points this season. He has recorded five goals and 18 assists in 15 games.
  • Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 19 total points (1.3 per game), with 10 goals and nine assists.
  • Washington’s Connor McMichael has 17 points, courtesy of 10 goals (first on team) and seven assists (sixth).
  • Logan Thompson has a record of 7-0-1 in eight games this season, conceding 22 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 213 saves and a .906 save percentage, 26th in the league.

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/9/2024 Hurricanes W 6-4 Home +110
11/11/2024 Predators W 3-2 Home -141
11/13/2024 Kings W 4-2 Home -132
11/15/2024 Capitals Home -170
11/18/2024 Flyers Away
11/21/2024 Capitals Away
11/23/2024 Panthers Away

Capitals’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/8/2024 Penguins L 4-2 Home -190
11/9/2024 Blues W 8-1 Away -132
11/13/2024 Maple Leafs L 4-3 Home -148
11/15/2024 Avalanche Away +142
11/17/2024 Golden Knights Away
11/18/2024 Utah Hockey Club Away
11/21/2024 Avalanche Home

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Colorado vs. Washington Game Info

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