Capitals vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - Nov. 17

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The Los Angeles Kings (10-5-4) will attempt to continue a six-game road win streak when they square off against the Washington Capitals (8-8-2) on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Monday's contest.

Over the last 10 games for the Kings (7-2-1), their offense has totaled 29 goals while their defense has allowed 21 goals. They have registered 33 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (9.1%).

Capitals vs. Kings Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Capitals 3, Kings 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-124)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

  • The Capitals (8-8-2 overall) have a 1-2-3 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • In the five games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-3-0 record (good for four points).
  • In the four games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
  • Washington finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
  • The Capitals are 7-3-1 in the 11 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 15 points).
  • In the six games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it went 5-1-0 to register 10 points.
  • In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 4-5-1 (nine points).
  • The Capitals have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 4-1-0 (eight points).

Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings have a record of 10-5-4 this season and are 4-4-8 in overtime contests.
  • Los Angeles has earned 13 points (6-1-1) in its eight games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kings scored only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
  • Los Angeles has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Kings have scored three or more goals in 12 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
  • Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal in nine games this season and has recorded 12 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Los Angeles has posted a record of 5-5-3 (13 points).
  • The Kings have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 5-0-1 to register 11 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Capitals Rank Capitals AVG Kings AVG Kings Rank
23rd 2.83 Goals Scored 2.84 22nd
4th 2.56 Goals Allowed 2.74 7th
5th 30 Shots 28.8 11th
7th 25.9 Shots Allowed 26.2 10th
29th 14.55% Power Play % 15.52% 28th
27th 72.88% Penalty Kill % 78.46% 21st

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