New York Islanders (35-33-12) vs Washington Capitals (50-21-9)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm (UBS Arena)
Betting Odds: New York Islanders -112 / Washington Capitals -108 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Washington Capitals and New York Islanders meet Tuesday in NHL action at the UBS Arena. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Pick.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Blue Jackets, beat the Hurricanes, and they play the Penguins next. The Capitals have seen seven of their 21 losses come since March 25.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.51 goals per game and are scoring 23.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 43 goals, Dylan Strome has 52 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 177 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.79 goals per game and are killing 82 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 103 goals on 952 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 105 goals on 1,172 shots.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders lost to the Flyers, beat the Devils, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Islanders have given up on the season with losses in nine of their last 12 games.
The New York Islanders are averaging 2.75 goals per game and are scoring 12.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Anders Lee leads New York with 29 goals, Bo Horvat has 29 assists, and Noah Dobson has 190 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 72.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Semyon Varlamov has allowed 29 goals on 262 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 156 goals on 1,660 shots.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The home team has won five of the Capitals' last six games.
- The Capitals have lost four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in six of the Capitals' last seven games.
- In five of the Islanders' last six night games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last five games as road underdogs following a home loss.
- The Islanders have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games.
- The Islanders have lost the third period in each of their last four night games at UBS Arena following a road win.
Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Injury Report
The Islanders will be without Anthony Duclair, while Adam Pelech is questionable.
The Washington Capitals will be without Aliaksei Protas, while Logan Thompson and John Carlson are questionable.
Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction
The Capitals and a pick 'em price are hard to turn down given the season they’re having. However, the Capitals look like a team that’s eyeing the playoffs and has been outscored 1-11 in their last two games. The Capitals have allowed four or more goals in seven of their last nine games. If that’s how things are going to play out in these final few games, the Islanders have to like their chances at home. The Islanders did beat the Capitals 4-1 nine days ago. Maybe the Islanders find the motivation to send the fans off with a victory in their last home game until October. Give me the Islanders.
Randy’s Pick New York Islanders -112
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
