Mike Sullivan and Peter Laviolette are two of the best coaches in the NHL. And that includes the past. Sullivan took over a dispirited Penguins team in 2015-16. At the onset of his arrival were doubts that Pittsburgh could succeed with the NHL betting odds. But Sullivan saw the Penguins’ potential and pushed the right buttons. Subsequently, he led Pittsburgh to Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017. Peter Laviolette led the Carolina Hurricanes to the 2006 Stanley Cup title. Additionally, he took the Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators to the Stanly Cup Final.
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL
| Date and Time: | Saturday, April 9, 2022, 3 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Capitals at Penguins TV Coverage: | ABC |
| NHL Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins SBG Odds Overview
Above all, the offshore bookmaker action will be even for those two popular name brands.
Washington Capitals Team Overview
The Capitals stand at 37-22-10 with 39-28 over the total. Also, Washington is 21-7-5 on the road. The Caps rank 12th for goal scoring, 21st for power play efficiency, 11th for goals against, and 13th for penalty killing. Washington has lost four of their last six matchups. Additionally, the Capitals have gone over the total in eight of their most recent ten games. Naturally, Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals in scoring with 42 goals, 32 assists, and a +2.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Overview
Pittsburgh has a record of 41-19-10 with 34-33 over the total. While on home ice, the Pens are 10-10-5. Pittsburgh ranks 10th for goal scoring, 12th for power play efficiency, 3rd for goals against, and 2nd for penalty killing. Late on, Pittsburgh has paid in only two of its most recent six games. The Penguins have gone over the total in four of their most recent six outings. Future Hall of Famer Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 26 goals, 46 assists, and a +14.
Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends
- Washington has won ten of its last 13 road games
- Against the division opponents, the Capitals are 8-4 on the board
- Washington is 7-5 vs. the line as an underdog
- Washington is 7-1 over the total on the road
- The Capitals are 8-3 over the total against division rivals
- In six of its last seven games, Washington has gone over the total as an underdog
- Pittsburgh is 4-5 on the board against Metropolitan Division rivals
- As a favorite, the Penguins are 8-3 vs. the spread
- Pittsburgh is 5-2 in their most recent seven home games
- The Penguins are 1-5-1 under the total in division games
- Pittsburgh is 4-6-1 under the total as chalk
- The Penguins are 8-3-1 over the total at home
- Pittsburgh has won seven of its last 11 games against Washington
- The Penguins and Capitals are 12-3 over the total
- The Capitals have lost three of their most recent five games at Pittsburgh
- This series is 7-1 over the total at Pittsburgh
Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins SBG Free Picks
In this situation, home ice will be an NHL betting advantage for the Capitals. As mentioned earlier, the Penguins have had the edge against the Capitals. Most important of all, Pittsburgh will have the goaltending advantage with Tristan Jarry.
Capitals at Penguins SBG Best Bet: Pittsburgh Penguins.