"The Capitals have compiled a 24-18 record when favored on the moneyline this season. Washington has a record of 21-16 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -116 or shorter (56.8% win percentage). The Capitals have a 53.7% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability."
"This season the Golden Knights have won two of the seven games in which they've been an underdog. Vegas has entered six games this season as the underdog by -104 or more and is 2-4 in those contests. Bookmakers have implied, given the moneyline set for this matchup, that the Golden Knights have a 51.0% chance to win."
"In 35 of 60 matches this season, Washington and its opponent have combined to finish above 5.5 goals. Vegas has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 36 of 58 games this season."
The Washington Capitals face the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday at 7 p.m. ET in a closely matched contest. The Capitals are slight favorites at -116 moneyline odds with a 53.7% implied win probability, while the Golden Knights sit at -104 with a 51.0% chance. Washington has compiled a 24-18 record when favored this season and a 21-16 record specifically at -116 or shorter odds. Vegas has struggled as an underdog, winning only two of seven games in that role. Both teams demonstrate offensive capability, with Washington combining for over 5.5 goals in 35 of 60 games and Vegas doing so in 36 of 58 games. The Capitals have John Carlson listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury, while Vegas faces multiple absences including Brett Howden, Carter Hart, and William Karlsson.
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